The office of Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois is hiring a Legislative and Communications Assistant to support the Member’s parliamentary and communications functions in Ottawa.

Responsibilities

• Triage the Member’s email account, and work with the Constituency Assistant and Casework Manager to ensure correspondence is handled.
• Responsible for the preparation, design, and processing of all digital and print newsletters, including Householders and ten-percenters.
• Responsible for designing all MP advertisements in coordination with constituency office staff.
• Assist with drafting content for the Member’s social media channels (website/Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) and social media monitoring.
• Prepare materials for QP, speaking notes, and recommendations for use in the House and Committees.
• Research and prepare for speeches and SO 31s (Member statements) to be used in the House and Committees.
• Research, maintain files, monitor the media, and brief the Member of critical areas and riding-related matters, priorities and issues.
• Construct and maintain a comprehensive media database with appropriate local, regional, national and international elements, as well as focus on reporters and columnists who focus on issues relevant to the MP’s portfolios and interests.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key individuals and organizations in the community, working on similar issues.
• Attend Committee meetings with MP as needed.
• Coordinate Caucus meetings and agendas on behalf of the MP.
• Arrange and attend stakeholder meetings with the Member as required.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as required affiliated with day-to-day operations and special projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalency.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and emphasis on written).
• Strong organizational skills and research skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Sound political judgement, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to use Adobe suite of programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) or equivalent.
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of programs.

Asset Qualifications

• Knowledge of the riding of Kings-Hants (or a general understanding of rural issues).
• The ability to read, write and speak French.

Compensation

The Office of MP Kody Blois would like to work with potential candidates to negotiate a salary based on requisite experience, starting at $75,000 with flexibility.

Contact information

Please submit a cover letter of no more than 500 words outlining a bit about yourself, your requisite experience, and why you are interested in the job, along with a resume and at least 3 references to [email protected].