Fin Donnelly, MP - Constituency Assistant (Outreach), Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Fin Donnelly, MP Port Moody — Coquitlam

Location

Constituency Office, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage issues and outreach opportunities and events relating to the Member’s work in the riding (including visibility and constituent feedback)
• Represent the Member at events and meetings
• Monitor events in riding and advise the Member on issues concerning the riding
• Create and maintain relationships with community organizations and activists within diverse communities
• Coordinate in conjunction with other staff (and offices when required) MP’s advertising opportunities
• Schedule Member’s constituency activities and liaise with Parliament Hill office to coordinate Member’s schedule
• In conjunction with Member’s Ottawa Office, assist with media and communications work, including preparing newsletters and mailings
• Build media relations in the riding
• In conjunction with Ottawa office, manage Member’s petty cash account and pay bills/expenses
• Manage and respond to constituent casework including outreach and preparing correspondence, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communication skills, including media relations
• Experience working with broad networks, especially labour and social movements in diverse and ethnic communities
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows, MS Office and Populus
• Knowledge of Port Moody — Coquitlam and riding priorities
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party and sound political judgement
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the labour movement, government departments and community organizations
• Desktop publishing, graphic design and layout skills, an asset
• Experience working with social media (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, etc.), an asset
• Bilingualism, an asset
• Vehicle and license, an asset

Annual salary

$54,500

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

Closing date

October 2, 2017 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

Fin Donnelly, MP
House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

or via email to: fin.donnelly@parl.gc.ca

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, persons of colour, 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.