Constituency Assistant
2 months ago
**TERM DATES: June 19 to August 15, 2023, with the possibility of extension (please see details below)**:
**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**:
Mike Starchuk, MLA is committed to recruiting and developing employees that are representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia.
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
- Experience with active listening, referral and advocacy.
- Ability to administer the various aspects of opening a new community office including budgeting, purchasing, and computer skills that will help grow the database and familiarize the community with the role of the MLA and his constituency office.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills, time management and independence.
- Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
- Specific knowledge of the constituency of Surrey-Cloverdale including the history and challenges of the community and its residents; including local businesses, the agricultural community, and their key issues.
- Specific knowledge of local community groups, including not for profits and athletics would be an asset.
- Specific knowledge regarding the demographics of the constituents in this geographically large constituency.
- Experience with various current land use matters and future growth as it applies to land use.
- Community minded and interested in helping develop and executing a strong outreach plan.
- Experience working independently and with flexibility including evenings, weekends and some holidays.
- Specific knowledge of significant cultures within the constituency would be an asset
**OTHER DETAILS**:
- This is a temporary posting to cover a short-term leave with an uncertain return date. There is the possibility of an extension to the end date, as well the possibility of this position being converted to permanant, full-time.
- Benefits as per the collective agreement. Temporary employees receive 4% of base pay in lieu of benefits, and 6% in lieu of vacation.
- This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 703
- Posting closes at 4:00pm on Friday, June 9th.
- Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted. Any internal applicants will be considered prior to any external applicants.
Applications for this position may be made at this link.
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