Constituency Assistant for the Office of MLA Hugh Gordon - Saskatoon Silverspring

Position Title: Constituency Assistant, Office of MLA Hugh Gordon, Saskatoon Silverspring

Full Time: start date will be negotiated

Hours of Work: 7.2 hours/day or 36 hours/week

Salary: As per Collective Agreement COPE 397

Date Posted: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the MLA’s constituency office, including case work, financial management, budget and expenditures, supervision of casual staff, dealing and responding to concerns of constituents, and attending meetings with or representing the MLA. The position is based in Saskatoon at the constituency office, likely downtown location still to be determined.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Dealing with casework referred to the MLA from constituents, which includes evaluating information; checking its accuracy; investigating complaints; referring to relevant government offices if appropriate; and preparing MLA responses to constituents
  • Managing the financial accountability for office expenditures; ordering materials and supplies; preparing and authorizing payments; preparing and maintaining the budget
  • Researching information to respond to the issues/inquiries made by constituents and/or MLAs, and pertaining to their critic areas
  • Assigning and supervising the work of casual and temporary
  • Preparing and researching content for MLA reports and communications; preparing and checking for accuracy; and arranging/negotiating for printing services
  • Establishing and maintaining the confidential constituency database
  • Attending meetings/functions with the MLA or representing the MLA when

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • 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
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, including facility with Microsoft Office and other common software packages
  • Familiarity with the organization of civic, provincial and federal governments
  • Familiarity with the organization and operations of the New Democratic Party
  • Familiarity with the duties of a Member of the Legislative Assembly, and with the procedures of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly
  • Familiarity with the issues affecting people in the provincial constituency of Saskatoon Chief Mistawasis

 Competition Closes: 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2024.

  • Submit resume and cover letter to the email address below.
  • Resumes should include the names of references willing to speak to the candidate’s knowledge, skills and Resumes should include the name of references willing to speak to the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience.
  • A criminal record check may be required (costs to be reimbursed).
  • Applicants must be a member in good standing with the New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan. Interviews will be held in Saskatoon.
  • Having a valid driver’s license is preferred
  • 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.

Email: [email protected] and [email protected].