Issue Manager

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada New Democratic Party of Canada Full time

**Office**:
NDP Research Office

**Location**:
Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide timely, strategic policy advice, research, analysis and briefings to senior staff, Leader, and Caucus to advance NDP caucus’ parliamentary goals
- Coordinate with caucus critics in assigned policy fields to ensure that appropriate monitoring, collaboration, and strategic analysis of government initiatives, as well as in the private and civil society sectors
- Support the work of MPs at Committee, including by advancing key policy commitments at Committees and monitoring high-profile meetings
- Proactively manage key stakeholder contacts and monitor media for developments in specific areas assigned by their supervisor
- Liaise and collaborate with the House Leader’s and Whip’s offices on House and committee strategy, implementation, and analysis, including support for daily Question Period
- Monitor other parties, government legislation, ministerial decisions, and government nominations to advance the NDP caucus’ parliamentary goals
- Undertake independent political research including through the regular use of Access to Information requests and Questions on the Order Paper
- Assist with the preparation of communication products, such as speaking notes, press releases, and reality checks
- Evening and weekend work will be necessary at times
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in Political Science or related field, or equivalent experience providing policy support for a political party or elected representative, government, trade union, or NGO
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining sound political judgement, team cohesion and discretion
- Knowledge of how House of Commons Standing Committee works and their rules
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes on sensitive, quickly evolving issues
- Experience in analytical political research, investigative reporting, or archival research
- Knowledge and experience working with Access to Information legislation, Questions on the Order Paper, and other Parliamentary research tools
- Sophisticated understanding of Canadian politics, the legislative process, and familiarity with Canadian experts and institutional non-governmental networks
- Proven ability to synthesize complex information and provide timely, strategic, and media-oriented advice and analysis
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Initiative and ability to work well under pressure, both in a team and independently, while meeting strict deadlines
- Sound knowledge of the Federal NDP, its policies and structures
- Economic or quantitative analysis skills will be considered an asset
- Bilingualism required

**Annual salary**:
$64,000

**Closing date**:
May 18, 2023 (Midnight)

**Starting date**:
As soon as possible

**Note**:
**We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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