Sheri Benson, MP - Constituency Assistant - Temporary, Part-Time Position (12 weeks, 30 hours/week)

Office

Sheri Benson, MP Saskatoon West

Location

Constituency Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Responsibilities

• Prepare outreach materials, organize events, and coordinate volunteers with the Constituency Assistant (Outreach)
• Assist with reception and intake duties
• Schedule casework appointments
• Other administrative and outreach tasks, as required

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party, the labour movement, federal government departments, community organizations
• Knowledge of Saskatoon West and riding priorities
• Familiarity with social media (eg. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
• Sound political judgment
• Administrative experience, an asset
• Knowledge of databases, an asset

Hourly rate

$28.11

(salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Closing date

May 25, 2018 (Midnight)

Starting date

June 11, 2018

Send application to

Hiring Committee, NDP Caucus Services
202, Sparks St, Suite 217, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6

or: NDPHR@parl.gc.ca

(Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line if e-mailing application.)

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the New Democratic Party Members of Parliament. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, racialized persons, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.