Internal ) Legislative Assistant

Job:
Legislative Assistant

Status:
Full-time, Temporary (4 weeks contract)

Department/

Location:

MPP Jennie Stevens, St. Catharines (Queens Park Office)

Salary: $78,801.66/year

Vacancy Status:
New

To assist the MPP with their political and legislative duties.

• 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.

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

• 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).

• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge, familiarity and understanding of the riding and MPPs critic portfolio
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work with the public and stakeholders
• 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 the 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. Accommodation for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.