Position: Constituency Assistant for Regina Douglas Park – Nicole Sarauer, MLA
Full Time: Based in Regina
Type: One full-time position
Hours of Work: 25-36 hours per week
Salary: as per Collective Agreement COPE 397
Date Posted: March 6, 2025
Job Description:
This is a full-time position based in the Regina Douglas Park constituency of Regina. Duties include responsibility for managing all aspects of the MLA’s constituency office, including case work, budget management, submitting and tracking office expenses, dealing, and responding to concerns of constituents, research and communication, constituent outreach and attending meetings with or on behalf of the MLA, Nicole Sarauer. This position will have a heavy emphasis on case work, requires excellent organizational skills, and top-notch interpersonal skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Dealing with casework referred to the MLA from constituents, including evaluating information; checking its accuracy; investigating complaints; referring to relevant government offices or community-based organizations offices if appropriate; and preparing MLA responses to constituents.
- Managing the financial accountability for office expenditures; ordering materials and supplies; submitting expenses for payment or reimbursement, preparing and authorizing payments; and tracking/maintaining the annual budget.
- Researching and communicating information to respond to the inquiries made by constituents of the MLA, issues that impact the riding, and the MLA’s critic areas.
- Excellent computer & data skills.
- Managing the MLA’s calendar; RSVP-ing to events; scheduling meetings.
- Attending meetings/functions with the MLA or representing the MLA when necessary. “Staffing” the MLA at events meaning taking photos and helping to manage them during the event.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and experience:
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal courteously with members of the general public, including communities facing multiple barriers to accessing assistance and services;
- The ability to work independently, but seek guidance where unsure;
- Strong oral, written communication and research skills, including the ability to summarize information and draft letters;
- Strong computer skills, including facility with Microsoft Office and other common software packages;
- Familiarity with the organization of municipal, provincial and federal governments;
- Familiarity with the duties of a Member of the Legislative Assembly;
- Some familiarity with the procedures of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly;
- Some familiarity with the organization and operations of the NDP;
- Significant familiarity with the issues affecting people in Regina Douglas Park. Assets include knowledge of or experience with various public programs and services in the areas of income assistance, child and family services, disability, and housing;
- Familiarity with the community of Nations and Bands on Treaty 4 territory and the historical context of current-day Indigenous/settler relations;
- Some familiarity of the various community organizations providing services and supports throughout the riding and/or a strategy for identifying these agencies;
- Some familiarity with tools to manage stress and promote well-being in the social care context.
Applications for this position will remain open until Thursday, March 20, 2025, at noon. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the email address below. Resumes should include the name of a minimum of three references willing to speak to the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience.
Applicants must be a member in good standing with the New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan.
A valid driver's license is preferred. The successful candidate may be subject to a criminal record check (cost will be reimbursed).
Interviews will be held shortly after the competition closes.
The NDP is an Employment Equity Employer
This position is covered by the provisions of the Collective Agreement between COPE Local 397 and the Saskatchewan NDP Caucus.
Please submit resumes to:
Janet Thorson, Director of HR/Admin: [email protected]
Nicole Sarauer, MLA: [email protected]