July 8, 2019
Highly organized professional needed for Edmonton constituency office
The office of Kerry Diotte, Member of Parliament (MP) 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:
- Assisting residents of the riding of Edmonton Griesbach to get help from federal government departments
- Liaising with community leaders and organizers
- Seeking out key events and activities for the MP to attend in the community
- Organizing the member’s local schedule
- Occasional weekend and evening events with the MP
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree or diploma in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
- Strong 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
Assets:
- Previous political work experience
- Proficiency in a language other than English
- Social media abilities
- Basic skills with smartphone photography and video
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. **