Constituency Assistant

Are you a creative and passionate community builder who wants to make an impact on the lives of people in your community? Consider applying for the position of Constituency Assistant with MLA Niki Sharma in the vibrant and diverse riding of Vancouver-Hastings.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Constituency Assistant is a confidential employee responsible for the administration of the Constituency Office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Under the general supervision of the MLA, duties may include:

• Helping constituents by:
• Providing assistance and advocacy in their dealings with the provincial government,
• either directly or through appropriate referrals.
• Providing information about provincial government legislation and policies, including the
• MLA and government’s position on provincial issues.
• Being an empathetic and responsive voice to help them navigate government.
• Building Community by:
• Supporting the MLA’s work within their communities through creative and active
• community outreach
• Preparing communications (digital and paper) including advertising, mailings, newsletters, websites and social media.
• Recruiting, training and supervising Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students, as required.
• Participating in and executing on strategic planning that builds community engagement and supports the principles of reconciliation, anti-racism and creating an inclusive environment.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Constituency Office, including correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and other office duties, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

DIVERSITY:

Niki Sharma, MLA is committed to recruiting and developing employees that are representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with diverse abilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the Vancouver-Hastings Constituency Office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely, and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
• Excellent technical skills in communications and graphic design and experience and skills in working with a range of social media channels and digital communications would be an asset.
• Experience with community engagement and outreach are strong assets that would help you be successful in the role.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills from customer service or public facing roles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
• Ability to administer the various aspects of a community office. Specific skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping and clerical functions, are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaboratively and with flexibility.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex policies and legislation, to adapt and learn new processes and applications, and to show initiative and ingenuity when confronted with problems or unique situations.
• Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
• Familiarity with Vancouver-Hastings communities, demographics, and key issues.
• Ability to speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese would be a strong asset.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.

OTHER DETAILS:

• Position is for 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
• This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 703. Benefits as per the collective agreement. Temporary employees receive 4% in lieu of benefits and 6% in lieu of vacation.
• Posting closes at 4:00pm on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
• Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted. Any qualified internal applicants will be considered prior to external applicants.

Applications for this position may be made at this link.