Communications Officer – French Writer - Permanent, Full-time Position

Office

NDP Leader’s Office / NDP Research Office

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and coordinate the production content for a variety of French print and digital products—including leaflets, direct mail, social media content, statements, press releases, opinion editorials and websites
• Develop additional content as needed to serve the day-to-day needs and long-term strategic objectives of the NDP leader, the national and Quebec caucus
• Ensure written content follows strict messaging, as well as branding and writing guidelines—with targeted language and tone reflective of the goal and audience
• Liaise with NDP researchers, communications staff, legislative assistants and the Quebec bureau to ensure consistency in approach
• Assist with support and training of MP staff
• Work collaboratively to advance the NDP caucus’ goals and agenda
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in speechwriting/copywriting/advertising/media/social media
• Proven ability to ensure consistent quality of written output, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strategic political judgment and existing knowledge of contemporary Canadian politics and current affairs
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work productively under pressure, handle competing priorities, take initiative, be proactive and manage projects independently
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience creating social media content is an asset
• Bilingualism required

Annual salary

$62,500

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

Closing date

April 29, 2019 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

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 transgender 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.