July 20th, 2021

Executive Assistant (Hamilton-Mountain)

Job: Executive Assistant to the MPP

Status: Full-time (32 hours per week)

Department/ Location: Office of MPP Monique Taylor, Queen’s Park

Objective: To coordinate the Member’s Queen’s Park and Constituency Office and to carry out political and legislative duties on behalf of the Member.

Responsible to the Member for:

Management and Supervision (in consultation with the Member)

Makes effective recommendations concerning the hiring new employees at the Members Offices.
Assigns duties, monitors workload and assignments.
Makes effective recommendations concerning budgets, staffing levels, coordinates employee vacations, monitors attendance and determines overtime needs.
Manages Member’s Queen’s Park Office.
Manages social media and ensures MPP has strong presence.

Administration and Correspondence

Responds and resolves issues and problems or assigns matters to employees at Queen’s Park or in the Constituency Office.
Prepares specialized correspondence on behalf of the Member.
Consults with Senior Team regarding Question Period Strategy and prepares Questions for the Member as assigned.
Liaises with stakeholders and community groups. Performs constituency outreach.

Advisory/Research Duties

Monitors legislation and proceedings of the legislature.
Advises Member on policy and strategy.
Identifies emerging issues.
Provides support in developing specialized research.
Ensures Member is provided with up to date information on all matters necessary for the Member to perform their legislative responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Comprehensive knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario Government and
public affairs.
Proven research skills, specifically the MPP's Critic areas.
Knowledge in mental health and addiction is preferred
Excellent communications skills; including strong writing and computer skills, ability to work with the public; ability to work under pressure; and work to tight deadlines.
Second Language, both oral and written is strongly desired.
Experience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset.
Familiarity with MPP's Constituency, Critic and Legislative responsibilities.
Media Relations experience preferred

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Please apply on this link https://ndp.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=126

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