Position Title: Constituency Assistant: Regina Lakeview, Carla Beck, MLA
Full Time: Start date to be negotiated upon offer
Hours of Work: 7.2 hours/day or 36 hours per week
Salary: As per Collective Agreement COPE 397
Date Posted: November 27, 2024
Job Description:
We are searching for a Constituency Assistant in the Constituency of Regina Lakeview and the office of MLA Carla Beck.
This is a full-time position based in Regina. Main duties will include responsibility for managing all aspects of the MLA’s constituency office, including case work, financial management, dealing and responding to concerns of constituents, excellent computer & data skills, research and communication, and attending meetings with or representing the MLA. Comfort with social media and writing for different audiences is ideal. Some experience or interest in design work is a bonus!
The office is a busy place, and requires the ability to work independently, take initiative, and stay in collaborative communication with the MLA and the Leader’s office. Organizational skills and the ability to manage small projects and meet community needs for support and outreach are a fun and critical part of the role.
Duties include responsibility for managing all aspects of the MLA’s constituency office including:
- Case work and responding to concerns of constituents in a timely manner,
- Financial management and budgeting in the MLAs office,
- Data base management and record keeping,
- Ordering supplies,
- Some research duties and knowledge of current affairs,
- Attending meetings, recording minutes, and taking video and/or photos,
- Maintaining strong connections with the constituency of Regina Lakeview including familiarity with local organizations, constituents, and events,
- Managing social media, written correspondence, and some computer design work,
- Organizing events and meetings at the constituency level,
- Some responsibility for training and maintaining a roster of casual employees.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong ability to work independently and take initiative,
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of all backgrounds, some of whom may be in crisis,
- Familiarity with the roles and responsibilities of civic, provincial and federal governments,
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills,
- Organizational skills and the ability to manage projects,
- Ability to prioritize work and competing demands in a busy work environment,
- The ability to work collaboratively with others,
- Competency working with computers, technology, and the willingness and ability to learn new software and skills,
- Ability to work non-standard hours (evening events) and travel with the MLA on occasion,
- Familiarity with the organization and operations of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party,
- Familiarity with the duties of a Member of the Legislative Assembly including shadow cabinet assignments, as well as with the procedures of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly, and
- Familiarity with the issues affecting people in the Regina Lakeview constituency.
We will be accepting applications for this position until 12:00 p.m. on December 11, 2024. Interested candidates should submit a resume, and cover letter to: Jan Thorson, [email protected].
Resumes are to include the names of three (3) references willing to speak to the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience.
The successful applicant must be a member in good standing with the New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan.
Successful applicants may be required to complete a criminal record check and any costs associated with this will be reimbursed.
Having a valid driver's license is strongly preferred.
Interviews will be held shortly after the competition closes.
This position is covered by the provisions of the Collective Agreement between COPE Local 397 and the Saskatchewan NDP Caucus. The NDP is an Employment Equity Employer.