Constituency Assistant

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
A Constituency Assistant is a confidential employee responsible for the administration of the Constituency Office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Under the general supervision of the MLA, duties may include:

- Providing assistance and advocacy for constituents in their dealings with the provincial government, either directly or through appropriate referrals.
- Supporting the MLA’s work within their communities through community outreach and liaison.
- Providing information to constituents about provincial government legislation and policies, including the MLA and government’s position on provincial issues.
- Preparing communications materials, including advertising, householders, and mailings by the MLA, newsletters, websites and social media accounts.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the Constituency Office, including correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and other office duties, as required.
- Recruiting, training and supervising Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

**DIVERSITY**:
Murray Rankin, MLA is committed to recruiting and developing employees that are representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
- Proficiency in correspondence and communication with stakeholders, constituents, and individuals with government is strongly encouraged.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
- Ability to administer the various aspects of a community office. Specific skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping and clerical functions, as well as graphics, social media and web-based functions would be an asset.
- Familiarity with Excel is beneficial. This includes, but not limited to having experience in data management and organization and financial organization and tracking.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with flexibility.
- Familiarity with the constituency of Oak Bay-Gordon Head, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
- Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Benefits as per the collective agreement, including extended health and dental plan, BC Public Service Pension Plan, generous paid vacation, paid sick leave, and other paid leave provisions and benefits, pro-rated for part time staff.
- This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 703
- Posting closes at 4:00pm on Friday February 16th 2024.
- Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.

Applications for this position may be made at this link.