Parliamentary Assistant

Parliamentary Assistant

Offer parameters
Parliament of Canada
$27 an hour (estimated)
Ottawa, ON, CA

Woke Type

full-time

About

Job Description

  • Perform reception duties, including welcoming visitors of the riding to Parliament Hill and organizing with security, obtaining gallery passes and question period passes, if necessary.
  • Conduct additional research and assignments relating to parliamentary committees as requested by the Member of Parliament.
  • Attend relevant stakeholder meetings and events, and organize any necessary follow up.
  • Monitor riding media and social medias, community issues, news items, and current events, and ensure relevant colleagues are informed of them
  • Plan and provide logistical support for tours, events and outreach activities organized by the MP on the Hill.
  • Monitor daily proceedings in the House.
  • Triage all incoming correspondence and invitations to the Parliament Hill Office.

Qualifications

  • University degree or post-secondary education from a recognized institution in political science or a related field, combined with experience working with senior management OR an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience.
  • Experience working in an office in an administrative support position.
  • Knowledge of administrative methods, techniques and practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Excellent communications skills and command of written French.
  • Tact, diplomacy, high degree of discretion and skill in building and maintaining professional work relationships.
  • Thorough understanding of Canadian politics and parliamentary services.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines.
  • Understanding of government priorities and messages.
  • Ability to respond effectively to short-term requests.

Assets

Work experience assisting an elected representative at the Federal or Provincial Level.

Operational requirements

  • The nature of the position may require the incumbent to occasionally work long hours and some weekends.