Linda Duncan, MP - Constituency Assistant (Casework)- Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Linda Duncan, MP for Edmonton Strathcona

Location

Constituency Office, Edmonton, Alberta

Responsibilities

• Undertake casework with constituents on federal matters (E.I., pensions, taxation, etc.) including communications and correspondence with constituents and government agencies
• Assist with constituency events
• Administer and log incoming case related phone calls, emails, faxes and walk-in traffic
• Liaise with various federal government departments and community organizations
• Assist with Member’s constituent and critic-related correspondence on casework
• Maintain database on casework
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Experience and clear commitment to client service
• Knowledge of immigration, employment insurance, pension and other federal programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and strong work management abilities
• Conscientious and attentive to details
• Previous experience communicating with government agencies, an asset
• Bilingualism, an asset

Annual salary

$55,000

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

Closing date

January 13, 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 of email 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.