Constituency Assistant

2 weeks ago


Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Working for a Member of Parliament | Travailler pour un(e) député(e) Full time
Company Description

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you

Job Description

Reporting to the Member of Parliament, the Constituency Assistant will primarily be responsible for providing administrative support services. The position is key in helping advance and facilitate the Member's main objectives and priorities through outreach, events planning, and other strategic activities.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

  • Act as the first line of response to constituents in person, and over the telephone.
  • Prioritizes, sorts, and evaluates correspondence and distributes it to the appropriate people.
  • Draft responses to constituent emails and letters.
  • Attend events, meetings, and gatherings in the riding with the Member.
  • Plan and coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, appointments, and conferences, and provide specific and relevant information to the Member on all relevant matters.
  • Work in collaboration with the constituency office team in all other related tasks to optimize the work of the MP.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have the following:

  • Post-secondary education from a recognized institution in a related field or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Experience working in an office setting providing reception or administrative support;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management;
  • Experience dealing with various stakeholders, clients, and managers;
  • Exceptional judgment and interpersonal skills, and the ability to exercise diplomacy when interacting with the public and stakeholders.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills and a strong customer service attitude
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, respond to short-term demands, and adapt to new situations.

Assets:

  • Knowledge of the political environment and/or experience working in a political office setting.
  • Language assets: Cantonese or Mandarin

Additional Information

Join our team and make a difference by clicking the "I'M INTERESTED" button to submit your application

Job Title: Constituency Assistant

Location: Constituency Office, Richmond, British Columbia

Hours of Work: Full-time (37.5 hours), with occasional evening and weekend work. Some travel may be required.

Salary: $ , based on qualifications and work experience and competitive benefits package.

Start Date: As soon as possible
  • We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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