Robert Aubin, MP - Constituency Assistant, Temporary, Full-Time Position (13 months, Maternity Leave Replacement)

Office

Robert Aubin, MP Trois-Rivières

Location

Constituency Office, Trois-Rivières, Quebec

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate and handle all media communication strategies, including traditional media, social media and parliamentary tools
• Represent the Member at events and meetings
• Monitor events in riding and advise the Member on which events to attend in order to increase his visibility
• Develop excellent media relations in the riding
• Schedule Member’s constituency activities and liaise with Parliament Hill office to coordinate Member’s schedule
• In conjunction with Member’s Ottawa Office, assist with media and communications work, including preparing newsletters and mailings
• Create and implement an action plan and a strategic plan
• Plan and manage the riding office’s budget
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communication skills, including media relations
• Superior oral and written French language skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows, Suite Adobe Creative and MS Office
• Knowledge of Trois-Rivières 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
• Experience working with social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
• Bilingualism, an asset
• Vehicle and license required

Annual salary

$54,500

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

Closing date

October 10, 2017 (Midnight)

Starting date

November 1, 2017

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 if e-mailing 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, 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.