Leah Gazan, MP - Constituency Assistant (Immigration and General Casework), Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Leah Gazan, MP Winnipeg Centre

Location

Constituency Office, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Responsibilities

• Support and respond to constituent casework issues related to immigration/general including intake, outreach and correspondence
• Liaise with various federal government departments and community organizations
• Assist with Member’s constituent and critic-related correspondence
• Represent Member at events and meetings as well as schedule Member’s attendance at 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 related to immigration
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills (verbal and written)
• Additional Languages, an asset (ex. French/Arabic/Tagalog)
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Proven research and casework skills
• Knowledge of government departments, community organizations and the labour movement
• Knowledge of Winnipeg Centre riding and riding immigration priorities
• Knowledge and experience with programs like Zoom, Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience with database/case management software, an asset
• Bachelor or Master degree in Social Work, or equivalent experience an asset

Annual salary

$55,500

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

Closing date

October 7, 2020 (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 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.