Sheila Malcolmson, MP - Constituency Assistant (Outreach), Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

Sheila Malcolmson, MP Nanaimo--Ladysmith

Location

Constituency Office, Nanaimo, BC

Responsibilities

• Media liaison, monitoring and advertising
• Organizing events in the riding
• Represent Member at events and meetings
• Liaise with community organizations
• Monitor events in constituency and advise Member on issues in the constituency
• Assist with casework, as required
• Assist with design and content creation for advertising and mail programs
• Administer and log incoming phone calls, emails, faxes and walk-in traffic
• General administrative duties
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Nanaimo--Ladysmith and riding priorities
• Proven media relations skills and experience
• Proven verbal and written communication skills conveying policy and legislation to a general audience, using language that conveys values and actions
• Extensive experience with social media
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Proven experience in event organization, promotion and execution
• Knowledge of government departments, community organizations and the labour movement
• Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows and MS Office
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party
• Experience with Adobe Design Suite, an asset
• Vehicle and license required

Annual salary

$54,000

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

Closing date

November 1st, 2016 (Midnight)

Starting date

December 1st, 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 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.