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**:
Pam Alexis, 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with flexibility.
- Client service skills including patience and empathy in a variety of situations.
- Familiarity with the constituency of Abbotsford-Mission, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
- Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.

**OTHER DETAILS**:

- Position is for 12 months, to cover maternity leave. Possible extension to 14 months.
- This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 704. Benefits as per the collective agreement. Temporary employees receive 4% in lieu of benefits and 6% in lieu of vacation.
- Posting closes at **4:00pm on Friday, May 12th, 2023.**:

- Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted. Any qualified internal applicants will be considered prior to external applicants.