Bilingual Legislative Coordinator, National Affairs

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**We are looking for a Bilingual Legislative Coordinator, National Affairs - Ottawa**

Are you passionate about public policy and government relations? Do you want to help small business succeed in Canada? Do you want to work for an organization that believes in people’s potential? If so, we have the job for you

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization representing the interests of 97,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada. CFIB has members in all sectors of the economy and in all provinces and territories.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position as a Bilingual Legislative Coordinator, National Affairs in our

At CFIB, your work will support small businesses across the country. You’ll have a hand in shaping the economy and future of the country. You will work with colleagues both locally and across the country - building upon synergies and learning from one another. You make a difference when you work at CFIB.

**What will you do?**

Reporting to the Vice President of National Affairs, the Bilingual Legislative Coordinator will support the federal affairs team in Ottawa. You will play a central and important role in supporting all activities of the Ottawa team focused on addressing federal legislative issues.

**Responsibilities**:
Legislative & National Affairs Support
- Coordinate and book meetings with Members of Parliament, Senators, senior level public officials and other stakeholders as needed.
- Assist the national legislative team with the creation and communication of various legislative documents such as letters, submissions, Excel graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
- Assist the legislative team in researching and compiling information on certain topics when needed.
- Participate in strategic meetings.
- Proofread and translate documents.
- Create, format, and maintain shared document libraries.
- Help with creating content and manage posts on CFIB’s Twitter account.
- Assist in writing internal communications and send out the newsletter for federal MPs.
- Work collaboratively with team members from various CFIB offices across Canada.
- Help with creating short videos, infographics, and other communications materials.
- Plan internal and external conferences.
- Participate in special or ad hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Administrative Work
- Work with the Vice-President of National Affairs to handle general administrative work including responding to general inquiries, completing expense reports, booking and coordinating travel arrangements, paying invoices, ordering office supplies, liaising with building maintenance, and coordinating office team meetings.

**What makes a successful Bilingual Legislative Coordinator, National Affairs?**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
- Post-secondary degree in politics, policy, economy, government relations, administration or a related field.
- Experience in a similar support role in non-profits, politics, business association or private sectors is an asset.
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Diplomacy, discretion, and relationship management skills.
- Able to work independently and equally effectively as part of a fast-paced team.
- Organizational skills, ability to work with changing priorities and deadlines.
- A solid team player with interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

**What do we offer?**
- Career advancement
- Flexibility
- Supportive leadership
- Training and development
- Benefits/Health and Wellness

CFIB has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. CFIB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

As Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses, CFIB is in business to provide independent business with the resources they need, to give them more value, and to have their voice heard at all levels of governments.

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