Peter Julian MP, Constituency Assistant, Permanent, Full-time

Peter Julian, MP New Westminster—Burnaby

New Westminster, BC

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to constituent casework including outreach and correspondence
• Administer and log incoming phone calls, emails, faxes and walk-in traffic
• Co-ordinate the Member’s visibility in the riding
• Represent the Member at events and meetings
• Monitor events in riding and advise the Member on issues concerning the riding
• Maintain database lists and direct mail to constituents in coordination with Ottawa parliamentary office
• Organize, in consultation with Parliament Hill office, constituency association and community organizations outreach activities that offer both visibility for the Member and opportunities to receive constituency feedback
• Liaise with various community organizations and federal government departments
• Schedule Member’s constituency activities and liaise with Parliament Hill office to coordinate Member’s riding schedule
• Liaise with Member’s Ottawa Office
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communication skills, including media relations
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows and MS Office
• Knowledge of New Westminster — Burnaby and riding priorities
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party and sound political judgement
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the labour movement, government departments and community organizations
• Desktop publishing, graphic design and layout skills, an asset
• Experience working with social media (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, etc.) an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French), an asset
• Knowledge of Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Korean or other languages, an asset Join an exciting, dynamic team that has helped over 15,000 families and individuals in New Westminster and Burnaby

Annual salary

$55,500

Closing date

June 10, 2019 midnight

Starting date

as soon as possible

Send application to

Hiring Committee, Ottawa ON
or: NDPHR@parl.gc.ca

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.