NDP Research Office - Political Researcher – Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Office of the Leader of the NDP/NDP Research Office

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, ON

Responsibilities

• Provide timely political research on various topics, including through using Access to Information requests and Questions on the Order Paper
• Monitor other parties, government legislation, ministerial programmes and budget estimates
• Assist in the preparation of materials for daily Question Period
• Write research products, including reality checks, press releases and briefing notes
• Maintain files and assist members of caucus on policy issues or other matters pertaining to specific areas assigned by the Director
• Attend meetings as required to facilitate research, policy analysis, and parliamentary goals
• Work collaboratively within the Political Research and Issue Management department to advance the NDP caucus’ parliamentary goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in investigative political research or reporting
• Knowledge and experience working with Access to Information legislation, Questions on the Order Paper and other research tools
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and provide timely, relevant and media-oriented analysis
• Ability to provide timely policy analysis
• Knowledge of the NDP and its policies, non-governmental organizations, labour movement and Canadian and Quebec political affairs
• A creative approach to analyzing current political events and identifying political opportunities
• Experience working with elected officials, with demonstrated sound political judgment
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team and independently, while meeting strict deadlines
• Demonstrated strong writing skills in French
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of data scraping is an asset
• Bilingualism is required

Annual salary

$58,657

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

Closing date

August 19, 2016 (Midnight)

Starting date

September 5, 2016

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 e-mailing application.)

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the Federal New Democrat Caucus. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, persons of colour, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered 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.