Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, MP - Legislative Assistant, Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, MP Nunavut

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for Question Period, speaking notes, and recommendations for use in the House of Commons, and Committees
• Prepare materials and support the work of the Member for the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs
• Write, collect material and prepare householders, direct mail, op-ed pieces, media material, news releases, speeches, articles and correspondence in coordination with colleagues in the constituency office
• Act as media liaison for the Member, including organising press conference and other media events
• Research, maintain files, monitor the media and brief Member on critic areas and riding-related matters, priorities and issues
• Able and willing to assist with general office related tasks such as answering telephones, reception, sorting mail, etc.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with key individuals, stakeholders and organizations in the majority Indigenous community(ies) to work on policy issues such as housing, water and affordable living
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining respectful and meaningful relationships with majority Indigenous communities, stakeholders and organizations
• Experience and knowledge of remote majority Indigenous communities, organizations and peoples
• Demonstrated culturally safe practices and experiences working with Indigenous peoples at a community or political level including but not limited to community engagement and organizational development
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills, specifically good knowledge of Windows and MS Office
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party, the labour movement, government departments, community organizations
• Knowledge of Nunavut and riding priorities
• Familiarity with social media (eg. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
• Sound political judgment
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with desktop publishing software, graphic layout skills, an asset
• Knowledge of databases, an asset
• Bilingualism in French or Inuktut, an asset

Annual salary

$55,500

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

Closing date

September 9, 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.