Constituency Assistant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Ontario NDP Caucus Full time

**Ontario NDP**

**JOB POSTING**

**Job**: Constituency Assistant

**Status**: Permanent, Full time (32.5 hours per week)

**Department/ Location**: MPP Jill Andrew (Toronto St. Paul’s) Constituency Office

**Objectives**: To assist the Member by completing assigned casework and outreach duties.

**Responsible to Member for**:

- Preparing, gathering, maintaining, and compiling research material as requested by Member to aid in communicating with constituents and organizations in the constituency.
- Responding to requests for research or information from the MPP’s constituents.
- Monitor local media to ensure a strong media presence for the Member. May include preparing weekly columns, drafting op-eds, standard media releases and arranging stand-up interviews.
- Work with the MPP and caucus communications department to develop a strong social media presence and manage online social media to increase MPP’s visual identity; and assist with outreach and engagement to help promote awareness of the MPP in the riding.
- Keeping informed in all policy areas assigned by Member and liaising with interest groups within the constituency.
- Dealing with enquiries and solving problems and advocating for constituents (casework).
- Contacting and responding to constituents by telephone, writing and in person.
- Contacting senior government personnel, officials from outside organizations, and local government.
- Preparing all documentation related to casework.
- Travel throughout the Riding to perform outreach, casework, and event planning.
- Other related duties as assigned by the Member.

**Qualifications**:

- Proficiency in social media is essential; photographic, graphic design and editing skills are strongly required
- Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian Labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs
- Demonstrated knowledge and understand of Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations and it applies to the duties of the position
- Ability to write articles and reports, to meet deadlines, produce accurate work and maintain organized records.
- Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the Member’s constituents.
- Demonstrated ability and experience working with a wide range of communities such as Spanish (1.7%), Portuguese (1.4%), Tagalog (1.3%) in the riding respectively (Statistics Canada, 2016) is strongly preferred
- Excellent computer skills required including Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp, etc.
- Familiarity with member’s constituency and portfolio areas and key stakeholder groups in the riding is essential.
- Proficiency in English is essential.
- Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset.
- Knowledge and existing rapport with local riding and community members is preferred.
- Second language skills preferred.

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

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