MP Alistair MacGregor - Constituency Assistant

Employment opportunity External job posting Office: Alistair MacGregor, MP Cowichan—Malahat—Langford Position: Constituency Assistant – Outreach, Temporary, Full-Time Position (6 months) Location: Constituency Office, Duncan, British Columbia Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage issues, outreach opportunities and events relating to the Member’s work in the riding, including visibility and constituent feedback • Monitor events in riding and advise the Member on issues concerning the riding • Liaise with community organizations • 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 prepare correspondence, as needed • Website maintenance and updates Qualifications: • Proven verbal and written communication skills in English, 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 Cowichan—Malahat—Langford 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, including familiarity with InDesign, an asset • Experience working with social media (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.), an asset • Bilingualism, an asset • Vehicle and driver’s license, an asset Annual salary: $56,250 (salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement) Closing date: May 23, 2022 (Midnight) Commencing date: As soon as possible Send application to: NDPHR@parl.gc.ca Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line of e-mail application.