Constituency Advisor: Surrey City Centre

1 week ago

Surrey British Columbia VT X Canada New Democrat BC Government Caucus Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Constituency Advisor 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.
  • Managing social media accounts, including designing graphics, sharing government announcements and monitoring. 
  • Preparing communications materials, including advertising, householders, and mailings by the MLA, newsletters, and websites.
  • 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:

Amna Shah, MLA is committed to recruiting and developing employees that are representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia. 

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with diversabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the Surrey City Centre Constituency Office.

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, and web-based functions would be an asset.
  • Experience with graphic design, social media management and content creation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and with flexibility.
  • Ability to interpret and explain complex policies and legislation, to adapt and learn new processes and applications, and to show initiative and ingenuity when confronted with problems or unique situations.
  • Familiarity with the constituency of Surrey City Centre, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
  • Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.
  • Driver's license and access to a vehicle required.
  • Fluency in Punjabi would be an asset.

OTHER DETAILS 

  • As per collective agreement, including extended health and dental plan, BC Public Service Pension Plan, 4 weeks paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave, and other paid leave provisions and benefits.
  • This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 703
  • Posting closes at 4:00pm on Friday, October 31st 
  • Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.

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