A Constituency Advisor is a confidential employee responsible for the administration of the Constituency Office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Under the general supervision of the MLA, duties may include:

• Office administration and scheduling support for MLA.
• Providing assistance and advocacy for constituents in their dealings with the provincial government, either directly or through appropriate referrals.
• Supporting the MLA’s work within their communities through community outreach and liaison.
• Providing information to constituents about provincial government legislation and policies, including the MLA and government’s position on provincial issues.
• Preparing communications materials, including advertising, householders, and mailings by the MLA, newsletters, websites and social media accounts.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Constituency Office, including correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and other office duties, as required.
• Recruiting, training and supervising Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

DIVERSITY:

Bowinn Ma, MLA is committed to recruiting and developing employees that are representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with diversabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the North Vancouver-Lonsdale Constituency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
• Ability to administer the various aspects of a community office. Specific skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping and clerical functions, and web-based functions is required.
• Previous experience with graphic design, social media management and content creation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with flexibility.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex policies and legislation, to adapt and learn new processes and applications, and to show initiative and ingenuity when confronted with problems or unique situations.
• Extensive familiarity and knowledge of the constituency of North Vancouver-Lonsdale, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse local stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, non-profits and business representatives. Pre-existing local community relationships would be an asset.
• Experience with organizing outreach events and volunteer management.
• Previous administrative or office management experience are an asset.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.
• Drivers license and access to a vehicle required.
• Farsi speaking language skills would be an asset.

OTHER DETAILS

• As per collective agreement, including extended health and dental plan, BC Public Service Pension Plan, 4 weeks paid vacation, 12 days paid sick leave, and other paid leave provisions and benefits pro-rated for part time staff.
• This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 703
• Posting closes at 4:00pm on Friday, July 25th
• Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.