Leah Gazan, MP - Constituency Assistant, Permanent, Part-Time Position (3 days a week)

Office

Leah Gazan, MP Winnipeg Centre

Location

Constituency Office, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Responsibilities

• Support and respond to constituent casework issues related to immigration and other federal departments. This work will include intake, referrals, advocacy and correspondence
• Liaise with various federal government departments and community organizations
• Assist with Member’s constituent 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
• Stay informed about changes to federal programs and departments
• 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 (verbal and written) and research skills
• Additional Languages, an asset (ex. French/Arabic/Filipino/Somali/Tigrigna)
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Proven systems navigation and client service skills
• Knowledge of government departments, immigration programs, and community organizations
• Knowledge of Winnipeg Centre riding and community priorities
• Knowledge and experience with programs like Zoom, Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience with database/case management software, an asset
• Strong ability to apply ethical and anti-oppression principles to casework

Annual Salary

$30.92/h for 3 days a week (22.5 hour)

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

Closing Date

August 1, 2025

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Send application to:

Boyd.poncelet.611@parl.gc.ca and cc President@ufcw232.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.