Legislative Assistant

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this position is responsible for providing legislative, organizational and clerical support for Yukon NDP MLAs.

• Manage correspondence for MLAs and maintaining a comprehensive tracking and filing system for casework and correspondence
• Referring members of the public and/or officials to the appropriate MLA or staff person and responding to requests for information
• Assisting in the maintenance of MLA and general caucus calendars, and scheduling appointments as requested
• Assisting in the maintenance and updating of the caucus database
• Maintaining electronic distribution lists, mailing lists and contact lists for groups and individuals
• Assisting with the logistics of MLA travel
• Other duties as assigned

• Receiving requests from members of the public for information, advice and assistance on matters related to the territorial government
• Recording, assessing and verifying requests from members of the public and recommending an appropriate course of action to the MLA
• Advising, referring, advocating or letter-writing on an individual’s behalf
• Maintaining current knowledge of the structures and services of the territorial government, including mechanisms available to individuals to have questions answered and/or grievances addressed
• Maintaining current knowledge of advocacy and other community service organizations available to assist individuals
• Ensuring appropriate information disclosure consent forms are completed by individuals seeking advice or assistance
• Maintaining complete confidential records of contact
• Liaising between individuals seeking advice or assistance and governmental or non-governmental agencies
• Other duties as assigned

• Write speeches, questions, motions as needed to assist MLAs in the Legislative duties
• Responding to requests for information from caucus members, staff and others as directed
• Monitoring media for developments related to research assignments
• Developing and maintaining stakeholder relations related to assigned issues
• Analyzing, evaluating and preparing alternatives to government legislation, programs and regulations
• Researching and preparing papers and notes to assist caucus members.
• Liaising with community groups, government departments and others
• Assist with preparation of communication materials for public distribution
• Other duties as assigned

• Completion of a university degree or equivalent experience
• Strong writing skills and ability to work under strict timelines
• An understanding of the northern cultural and political environment
• Ability to multitask and meet changing needs and demands, including an ability to respond well to short deadlines
• Proven research and analytical skills including the ability to organize and interpret research findings in ways that provide options and recommendations.
• Demonstrated skills in team building, recordkeeping, analysis and problem solving, stress management, decision making, verbal and written communications
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Punctual, meticulous and reliable
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people and work as part of a team
• Thorough knowledge of Yukon politics and the Yukon New Democratic Party is an asset