Ruth Ellen Brosseau, MP - Constituency Assistant (Outreach), Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Ruth Ellen Brosseau, MP Berthier — Maskinongé

Location

Constituency Offices, Lavaltrie and Louiseville, Quebec

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage issues and outreach opportunities and events relating to the Member’s work in the riding (including visibility and constituent feedback)
• Represent the Member at events and meetings
• Monitor events in riding and advise the Member on issues concerning the riding
• Develop excellent media relations in the riding
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with key individuals and organizations in the community, including municipal issues and officials
• 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
• Manage and respond to constituent casework including outreach and preparing correspondence, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in media relations, including development and implementation of communications strategies
• Excellent command of spoken and written French
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows and MS Office
• In-depth knowledge of Berthier-Maskinongé riding, of its issues and 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 and business organizations in the riding
• Desktop publishing, graphic design and layout skills (Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience working with social media (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
• Willingness to work irregular hours, as needed (evening and weekend)
• Bilingualism, an asset

Annual salary

$55,500

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

Closing date

June 20, 2019 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

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, racialized persons, Aboriginal persons, 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.