Tour Officer - Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

NDP Parliamentary Leader’s Office / NDP Research Office

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Director of Outreach, work with local party, section, riding & other organizations to organize events and meetings in the Parliamentary Leader’s schedule
• Arrange meetings, phone calls, other items and plan events in the Parliamentary Leader’s schedule and send out calendars and itineraries
• Work with Research staff and Communications staff to ensure all relevant details are available for media releases, briefing notes, etc.
• Work with Director of Outreach and the media team on longer term strategic tour planning
• Seek out new and politically relevant events for the Parliamentary Leader and members of Caucus, in conjunction with the Director of Outreach and senior staff
• Receive and respond to incoming invitations and requests, as directed
• Handle transportation and lodging arrangements, dealings with travel agencies, and related duties as assigned
• Monitor travel and tour-related expenses including the travel points system and prepare budgets, as directed by the Director of Outreach
• Assist with general administrative duties in the Parliamentary Leader’s Office
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling tours and events, including some knowledge of the airline and hospitality industries
• Experience working with broad networks, especially working in a variety of diverse communities
• Ability to plan, execute, and document travel plans
• Proven ability to work with little supervision
• Knowledge of the NDP, the labour movement and Canadian public affairs, sound political judgment
• Proven ability to work under pressure, to prioritise tasks and multitask in an environment with constantly changing priorities, moving parts and tight deadlines
• Proven attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a creative team environment
• Critically evaluate events and opportunities from a tour lens
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, computer and organizations skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook is essential
• Demonstrated ability to work with community and social action groups
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel if required
• Administrative experience in a busy office, including tracking finances and travel
• Bilingualism and other language skills, an asset

Annual salary

$62,000

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

Closing date

November 29, 2018 (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 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.