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Looking for a new challenge? Do you want a fulfilling job that will help you contribute to the well-being of your community? Do you like working with the public? Good news! You are the person that we are looking for.
About the role:
A Member of Parliament from Simcoe County is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Constituency Assistant. In this role you will act as a first line of response to constituents with questions or concerns related to federal government services.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Answer phones and greet visitors;
- Respond to queries from the public by phone or email for cases related to passports, immigration, Canada Revenue, and Old Age Security and other federal government services;
- Log constituent communications using CRM software;
- Contact government services on behalf of constituents to collect information and to seek and achieve a resolution;
- Ensure follow up with constituents throughout their file lifecycle in a timely manner;
- Work collaboratively with the constituency office team in all other related tasks to optimize the work of the Member;
- Attend various community events and commitments with or on behalf of the Member;
- Support with special projects or files assigned by the Member;
- Maintains a media monitoring system to maximize the Member’s opportunities for exposure;
- Obtains, edits, and organizes photos and video footage of MP and community activities;
- Formats complex documents and templates including presentations, reports, memos, and forms for distribution to internal and external clients.
Qualified Candidates should have the following:
- Post-secondary education from a recognized institution OR an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience;
- One to two years of experience working in an office setting providing reception or administrative support;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office;
- Familiar with Canva and basic design;
- Experience with social media use for business;
- Comfortable with basic videography and photography for social media promotions;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently;
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal with people diplomatically and with tact.
Assets:
- Bilingual in both official languages;
- Understanding of the political landscape.
- Experience dealing with senior officials and/or parliamentarians.
- Knowledge of the Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte area
How to apply:
Join our team and make a difference by Clicking the “I’M INTERESTED” button to submit your application.
Additional information :
- Title: Constituency Assistant
- Location: Barrie, Ontario
- Full time (37.5 hours), occasional evening and weekend work is required.
- To be discussed + attractive benefits package
- date: April 17, 2024
*We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
