Jack Layton, MP Toronto-Danforth
Position: Constituency Assistant ? Temporary (6 months ? With a possibility of renewal)
Full-Time Position
Location: Constituency Office, Toronto ON
Responsibilities:
--Manage and respond to constituent casework including outreach and correspondence
Administer and log incoming phone calls, emails, faxes and walk-in traffic at M.P. Constituency Office
--Liaise with various community organizations and federal government departments
Maintain database lists and direct mail to constituents in coordination with Ottawa parliamentary office
--Represent Member at events and meetings
--Monitor events in riding and advise Member on issues concerning the riding
--Liaise with Parliament Hill office
--Organize, in consultation with Parliament Hill office, constituency association and community organizations outreach activities that offer both visibility for the Member and opportunities to receive constituency feedback
--Assist with Member’s constituent correspondence
--General administrative and reception duties
--Liaise with Parliament Hill office to coordinate and manage bills and expenses for payment
--Schedule Member’s constituency activities and conduct travel arrangements in consultation with Member’s Ottawa office
--Liaise with Member’s Ottawa Office
--Liaise with House of Commons department and Member’s Ottawa office to ensure smooth running of constituency office and office machinery
--Other duties as required
Qualifications:
--Proven communication skills (verbal and written)
--Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
--Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows Vista and MS Office 2007
--Familiarity with the Toronto-Danforth riding and riding priorities an asset
--Knowledge of the New Democratic Party and sound political judgement
--Knowledge of the labour movement, government departments, community organizations
--Knowledge of NDP Vote
--Knowledge of French a strong asset
--Cantonese, Mandarin or Greek language skills an asset
--Bookkeeping skills an asset
Annual Salary: $47,852 minimum
The salary levels are subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement
Closing Date: July 26, 2010
Commencing date: As soon as possible
Send Application to:
Jess Turk-Browne, Director of Operations
NDP Caucus Services
131 Queen Street, Suite 10-02
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Roebun@parl.gc.ca
Note: A collective agreement is in effect between the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (local 232) and the Federal New Democratic Party Caucus. A ten working day appeal period outlined in article 15.05 applies to this position. All terms and conditions in the Collective Agreement apply to this posting and this position
All applications will be received and held in confidence. Present and former members of CEP Local 232 should so indicate on the application.
The NDP is an employment equity employer. Women, persons of colour, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.
Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Position: Constituency Assistant ? Temporary (6 months ? With a possibility of renewal)
Full-Time Position
Location: Constituency Office, Toronto ON
Responsibilities:
--Manage and respond to constituent casework including outreach and correspondence
Administer and log incoming phone calls, emails, faxes and walk-in traffic at M.P. Constituency Office
--Liaise with various community organizations and federal government departments
Maintain database lists and direct mail to constituents in coordination with Ottawa parliamentary office
--Represent Member at events and meetings
--Monitor events in riding and advise Member on issues concerning the riding
--Liaise with Parliament Hill office
--Organize, in consultation with Parliament Hill office, constituency association and community organizations outreach activities that offer both visibility for the Member and opportunities to receive constituency feedback
--Assist with Member’s constituent correspondence
--General administrative and reception duties
--Liaise with Parliament Hill office to coordinate and manage bills and expenses for payment
--Schedule Member’s constituency activities and conduct travel arrangements in consultation with Member’s Ottawa office
--Liaise with Member’s Ottawa Office
--Liaise with House of Commons department and Member’s Ottawa office to ensure smooth running of constituency office and office machinery
--Other duties as required
Qualifications:
--Proven communication skills (verbal and written)
--Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
--Strong computer skills including Internet, Windows Vista and MS Office 2007
--Familiarity with the Toronto-Danforth riding and riding priorities an asset
--Knowledge of the New Democratic Party and sound political judgement
--Knowledge of the labour movement, government departments, community organizations
--Knowledge of NDP Vote
--Knowledge of French a strong asset
--Cantonese, Mandarin or Greek language skills an asset
--Bookkeeping skills an asset
Annual Salary: $47,852 minimum
The salary levels are subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement
Closing Date: July 26, 2010
Commencing date: As soon as possible
Send Application to:
Jess Turk-Browne, Director of Operations
NDP Caucus Services
131 Queen Street, Suite 10-02
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Roebun@parl.gc.ca
Note: A collective agreement is in effect between the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (local 232) and the Federal New Democratic Party Caucus. A ten working day appeal period outlined in article 15.05 applies to this position. All terms and conditions in the Collective Agreement apply to this posting and this position
All applications will be received and held in confidence. Present and former members of CEP Local 232 should so indicate on the application.
The NDP is an employment equity employer. Women, persons of colour, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.
Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
