Bilingual Press Secretary – Permanent, Full-Time Position

Canada’s New Democrats are searching for a Communications Officer to join our team for a permanent role. The Bilingual Press Secretary will assist the leader and caucus in carrying out their parliamentary responsibilities by coordinating media relations under the supervision of the Director of Communications.

Office

NDP Parliamentary Leader’s Office

Location

Hybrid / Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Serve as Press Secretary to New Democrat MPs
• Communicate regularly with media to generate national and regional media coverage that raises public awareness on priorities of the caucus
• Answer inquiries from media outlets
• Provide media support to MPs and their staff
• Prepare Caucus Members for media interviews and requests for comment
• Prepare press releases, advisories and other materials
• Ensure all media messaging is consistent with strategic communications objectives
• Support and assist with the organising of press conferences as required
• Conduct regular media monitoring and analysis on issues important to the work of the party and the Caucus
• Provide regular briefings to caucus on media coverage
• Travel as required
• Work collaboratively within a team to advance New Democrat goals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in media relations, including development and implementation of communications strategies
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in French and English
• At least five years of experience working with Quebec media
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a creative team environment
• Self-motivated, able to manage time and self-direct workflow
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlinesWillingness to work irregular hours and travel as needed
• Excellent interpersonal communication, computer and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Canadian politics and the parliamentary system
• Familiarity with the New Democratic Party, its policies and structure
• Bilingualism required
• Driver’s license an asset

Annual salary

$75,000

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

Closing date

Friday May 22, 2026, 5pm Eastern

Commencing date

As soon as possible

Send application to

donya.ziaee@ndp.ca
Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line of e-mail 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 actively promote employment equity. Women, Black, Indigenous, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+, and anyone from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, and qualified applicants from these groups will be given priority. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at ndphr@parl.gc.ca to arrange appropriate accommodation.

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