(Internal Applicants Only) Researcher

Job summary

Objectives: To assist the Leader and Caucus in carrying out their public, parliamentary, party and caucus responsibilities by providing advice and information on strategic issues of concern, and ensuring a focused strategic approach. To work closely with Caucus members and staff ensuring full co-ordination between the two groups and successful communication of the policies and priorities of Caucus. Responsible to the Director of Research for: Maintaining contact with and becoming thoroughly knowledgeable about political, community and stakeholder organizations and issues through regular gat…

Job details

Objectives: To assist the Leader and Caucus in carrying out their public, parliamentary, party and caucus responsibilities by providing advice and information on strategic issues of concern, and ensuring a focused strategic approach. To work closely with Caucus members and staff ensuring full co-ordination between the two groups and successful communication of the policies and priorities of Caucus. Responsible to the Director of Research for: Maintaining contact with and becoming thoroughly knowledgeable about political, community and stakeholder organizations and issues through regular gathering of information from media, community, government, stakeholders and other sources, especially related to matters of importance within assigned issue areas. Developing, maintaining and monitoring files on government programs, stakeholder organizations and their concerns, general issues, events, other matters of importance within assigned issues areas. Providing information and political analysis and advice to Caucus Generating ideas for effective, targeted political action to advance Caucus strategic goals Preparing proposed questions for Question Period and attending related Strategy meetings, prepare Order Paper Questions and Freedom of Information requests, draft press releases, speaking notes, resolutions, motions and raw material for leaflets. Working with Legislative Counsel on private member bills and motions to amend government bills. Briefing Caucus members and preparing them on all aspects of contentious issues. Preparing a wide variety of reports and presentations for various audiences. Representing the Caucus at meetings of stakeholder groups, , as assigned. Other related duties as required. Qualifications: Knowledge appropriate to the position, knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario Government and the workings of the Legislature. At least one year of recent experience specializing in research and outreach. Demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice. Excellent political judgement, and the ability to perceive and pursue news angles and political opportunities in the daily flood of information. Proven ability to work energetically without supervision, provide leadership, produce accurate and effective work according to deadlines, and maintain organized records. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to deal with the public, ability to work under pressure, good computer and office organization skills. Solid experience in investigative research/public relations. Ability to write succinctly, powerfully, quickly. Experience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset. Bilingualism would be an asset 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/465 by July 7, 2026. Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide strategic advice and political analysis to the Leader and Caucus to support their parliamentary and party responsibilities. Develop and monitor files on government programs and stakeholders while preparing legislative materials such as motions and press releases.

Requirements

Requires at least one year of recent experience in research and outreach with a strong commitment to social justice. Candidates must possess excellent political judgement and the ability to write succinctly and powerfully under pressure.

Listed skills

• analysis · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Ability to work under pressure · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Political Analysis
• Investigative Research
• Public Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Policy Communication
• Legislative Drafting
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Press Release Writing
• Briefing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Political Judgement
• Organization Skills