Lisa Marie Barron, MP - Constituency Assistant, Temporary, Part-Time Position (10 weeks, 15 hours/week)

Office

Lisa Marie Barron, MP Nanaimo—Ladysmith

Location

Constituency Office, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare, and respond to constituent correspondence
• Occasionally assist with other communications work, including preparing social media content, newsletters, mailings, memos, briefing notes, and media releases
• Other writing, drafting, and editing duties as assigned
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proven writing and editing skills to thoroughly review and draft responses to daily correspondence
• Knowledge of the federal riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith and riding priorities
• Knowledge of NDP priorities and commitments
• Sound political judgement and intersectional analysis
• Knowledge of community organizations, government departments, and different levels of jurisdiction
• Computer skills including Internet-based research, inbox management, MS Office, and Teams

Assets

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize competing demands as they arise
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Experience collaborating with traditionally under-served populations and groups

Hourly rate

$30.31

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

Closing date

May 30, 2023 (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 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. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at ndphr@parl.gc.ca to arrange appropriate accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.