Employment Opportunity: Lori Idlout, MP - Legislative Assistant, Permanent, Full-Time Position

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for Question Period, speaking notes, and recommendations for use in the House of Commons, and Committees
• Write, collect material, and prepare householders, direct mail, op-ed pieces, media material, news releases, speeches, articles, and correspondence in coordination with colleagues in the constituency office
• Act as media liaison for the Member, including organising press conference and other media events
• Research, maintain files, monitor the media, and brief Member on critic areas and riding-related matters, priorities, and issues
• Able and willing to assist with general office related tasks such as answering telephones, reception, sorting mail, etc.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with key individuals and organizations in the community, working on similar issues
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills, specifically good knowledge of Windows and MS Office
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party, the labour movement, government departments, community organizations
• Knowledge of Nunavut and riding priorities
• Familiarity with social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
• Sound political judgment
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with desktop publishing software, graphic layout skills, an asset
• Knowledge of databases, an asset
• Ability to speak Inuktitut is strongly desired

Annual salary

$60,490

(salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Closing date

November 5, 2024 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

NDPHR@parl.gc.ca

Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line of e-mail application

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the New Democratic Party Members of Parliament. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs actively promote employment equity. Women, Black, Indigenous, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+, and anyone from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, and qualified applicants from these groups will be given priority. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at ndphr@parl.gc.ca to arrange appropriate accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.