Leah Gazan, MP - Constituency Assistant (Casework), Permanent, Part-Time Position (12.5 hrs/week)

Office

Leah Gazan, MP Winnipeg Centre

Location

Constituency Office, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Responsibilities

• Support and respond to constituent casework including intake, outreach and correspondence
• Liaise with various federal government departments and community organizations
• Assist with Member’s constituent and critic-related correspondence, including newsletters, speaking notes, etc.
• Represent Member at events and meetings as required
• Monitor events in constituency and advise Member on issues in the constituency
• In consultation with Parliament Hill office, coordinate and manage outreach opportunities relating to the Member’s work in the riding
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills (verbal and written) in English
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Proven research and case work skills
• Knowledge of government departments, community organizations and the labour movement
• Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows and MS Office
• Knowledge of Winnipeg Centre riding and riding priorities
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party and sound political judgement
• Experience with database management
• Knowledge of local immigration and refugee issues, as asset

Hourly rate

$28.37

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

Closing date

December 12, 2019 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

Hiring Committee, NDP Caucus Services
155 Queen St, Suite 706-9, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6

or: 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 are employment equity employers. Women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, 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.