Highly organized professional needed for Edmonton constituency office

THIS JOB COMPETITION IS CLOSED.

The office of Kerry Diotte, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Griesbach, is seeking a candidate to fill the full-time position of Constituent Assistant in Edmonton.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative and possesses strong interpersonal skills. The candidate must possess sound judgement and absolute discretion.

Position Description:

• General office duties
• Assisting constituents with requests pertaining to federal government departments
• Liaising with community leaders and organizers
• Monitoring key events and activities in the community, including local media
• Organizing the Members’ schedule in the community
• Occasional weekend and evening events with the Member
• Photography and videography at local events

Qualifications and Experience:

• Academic degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• High level of interpersonal communication skills including professionalism on the phone
• Excellent writing, organizational and time management skills
• Works well as part of a team in a professional setting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
• Previous political work experience

Assets:

• Proficiency in languages other than English
• Photography and videography
• Social media abilities

Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume and writing samples to the attention of Sally Harris at: [email protected]

**We thank all for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **