Bonita Zarrillo, MP - Constituency Assistant, Permanent, Part-Time Position (15 hours/week)

Office

Bonita Zarrillo, MP Port Moody—Coquitlam

Location

Constituency Office, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and prepare statistics and data insights from various sources
• Implement digital strategies to inform the community of the work of the Member
• Establish new systems for ongoing data management and digital outreach
• Organize, in consultation with Parliament Hill office, outreach activities that offer both visibility for the Member and opportunities to receive constituency feedback
• Manage databases, maintain database lists, and direct mail to constituents in coordination with Ottawa parliamentary office
• Schedule Member’s constituency activities and liaise with Parliament Hill office to coordinate Member’s schedule
• Represent the Member at events and meetings, including weekends and evenings
• Monitor events in riding and advise the Member on issues concerning the riding
• Manage and respond to constituent casework including outreach and correspondence
• Administer and log incoming phone calls, emails, faxes, and walk-in traffic
• Liaise with various community organizations and federal government departments
• Liaise with Member’s Ottawa Office
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Internet-based research, Mailchimp, Outlook and databases
• Knowledge and experience using Populus
• Desktop publishing, graphic design, and layout skills, an asset
• Strong experience working with social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
• Proven verbal and written communication skills in English, including media relations
• Knowledge of Port Moody—Coquitlam and riding priorities
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party and sound political judgement
• Knowledge of the labour movement, government departments and community organizations
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Bilingualism, an asset
• Vehicle and driver’s license, an asset

Hourly rate

$30.31

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

Closing date

September 21, 2023 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

NDPHR@parl.gc.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.