Executive Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

Objective:   To coordinate the Member’s Queen’s Park and Constituency Office and to carry out political and legislative duties on behalf of the Member.

Responsible to the Member for:

1. Management and Supervision (in consultation with the Member)

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  Makes effective recommendations concerning the hiring new employees at the Members Offices.


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  Assigns duties, monitors workload and assignments.


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  Makes effective recommendations concerning budgets, staffing levels, coordinates employee vacations, monitors attendance and determines overtime needs.


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  Manages Member’s Queen’s Park Office.


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  Manages social media and ensures MPP has strong presence.

1. Administration and Correspondence

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  Responds and resolves issues and problems or assigns matters to employees at Queen’s Park or in the Constituency Office.


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  Prepares specialized correspondence on behalf of the Member.


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  Consults with Senior Team regarding Question Period Strategy and prepares Questions for the Member as assigned.


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  Liaises with stakeholders and community groups. Performs constituency outreach.

1. Advisory/Research Duties

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  Monitors legislation and proceedings of the legislature.


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  Advises Member on policy and strategy.


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  Identifies emerging issues.


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  Provides support in developing specialized research.


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  Ensures Member is provided with up-to-date information on all matters necessary for the Member to perform their legislative responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

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  Comprehensive knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario Government and public affairs.


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  Proven research skills, specifically the MPP's Critic areas.


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  Knowledge of parliamentary and committee procedure as it relates to the MPP's House responsibilities.


• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing Arabic a requirement.


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  Excellent communication skills: including strong writing, ability to work with the public; ability to work under pressure; and work to tight deadlines.


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  Extensive knowledge of and an established network in a variety of London-based organizations.


• Relationships with stakeholder groups a strong asset.


• Experience in community organizing and non-profit agencies a major asset. 


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  Familiarity with and ability to report on MPP’s constituency, relevant local legislative groups, and London regional issues.


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  Experience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset.


• Experience in other local constituency offices and election campaigns would be an asset.


• Media Relations experience preferred.


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  Experience managing teams, with a particular focus MPP's Constituency, Critic and Legislative responsibilities.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Comprehensive knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario Government and public affairs.


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  Proven research skills, specifically the MPP's Critic areas.


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  Excellent communications skills: including strong writing and computer skills, ability to work with the public; ability to work under pressure; and work to tight deadlines.


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  Second language, both oral and written is strongly desired.


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  Experience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset.


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  Familiarity with MPP's Constituency, Critic and Legislative responsibilities; familiarity with MPP’s constituency and relevant issues.


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  Media Relations experience preferred

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Please apply on this link https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/431 by July 11, 2025.

Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.