Job Description

Objective: To assist the MPP with their political and legislative duties.
Responsible to the Member for:
Public Relations

• Contacting Constituents and general public, by telephone and writing.
• Dealing with enquiries and solving problems ("case work") which come directly to Queen\'s Park, or which have to be referred from the constituency office for follow up.
• Contacting senior government personnel, professional people, officials from outside organizations, local government, the media, etc.

Administration

• Administering Member\'s office at Queen\'s Park and correspondence emanating from that office

Advisory/Research Duties

• Keeping track of legislation and proceedings of legislature
• Keeping informed of NDP policy and the Caucus\' position of topics of current interest, and concern.
• Performing specialized research
• Making enquiries and collecting information in connection with Member\'s legislative responsibilities and particular community interest and problems.
• Deputizing as required for Member at appeal hearings (WSIB, EI, etc.), at meetings which he or she is unable to attend (take notes or participate).

Qualifications:

• Knowledge appropriate to the position of the NDP and/or Canadian Labour movement and of the Ontario Government and public affairs
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations and as it applies to the duties of the position
• Ability to proficiently speak French.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to do general research.
• The person filling this position will normally be expected to have following basic office skills: typing shorthand or dictation, filing.
• Experience in the Labour movement or NDP organization and election
• Campaigns would be an asset.

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.
Please apply in this link: https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/286
Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.