General SummaryReporting to the Chief of Staff, this position is responsible for providing legislative, organizational and clerical support for Yukon NDP MLAs.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesClerical:- Manage correspondence for MLAs and maintaining a comprehensive tracking and filing system for casework and correspondence
- Referring members of the public and/or officials to the appropriate MLA or staff person and responding to requests for information
- Assisting in the maintenance of MLA and general caucus calendars, and scheduling appointments as requested
- Assisting in the maintenance and updating of the caucus database
- Maintaining electronic distribution lists, mailing lists and contact lists for groups and individuals
- Assisting with the logistics of MLA travel
- Other duties as assigned
Constituent Assistance:- Receiving requests from members of the public for information, advice and assistance on matters related to the territorial government
- Recording, assessing and verifying requests from members of the public and recommending an appropriate course of action to the MLA
- Advising, referring, advocating or letter-writing on an individual’s behalf
- Maintaining current knowledge of the structures and services of the territorial government, including mechanisms available to individuals to have questions answered and/or grievances addressed
- Maintaining current knowledge of advocacy and other community service organizations available to assist individuals
- Ensuring appropriate information disclosure consent forms are completed by individuals seeking advice or assistance
- Maintaining complete confidential records of contact
- Liaising between individuals seeking advice or assistance and governmental or non-governmental agencies
- Other duties as assigned
Legislative:- Write speeches, questions, motions as needed to assist MLAs in the Legislative duties
- Responding to requests for information from caucus members, staff and others as directed
- Monitoring government legislation, department programs, budget estimates
- Monitoring media for developments related to research assignments
- Developing and maintaining stakeholder relations related to assigned issues
- Analyzing, evaluating and preparing alternatives to government legislation, programs and regulations
- Researching and preparing papers and notes to assist caucus members.
- Liaising with community groups, government departments and others
- Assist with preparation of communication materials for public distribution
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills Required:- Completion of a university degree or equivalent experience
- Strong writing skills and ability to work under strict timelines
- An understanding of the northern cultural and political environment
- Ability to multitask and meet changing needs and demands, including an ability to respond well to short deadlines
- Proven research and analytical skills including the ability to organize and interpret research findings in ways that provide options and recommendations.
- Demonstrated skills in team building, recordkeeping, analysis and problem solving, stress management, decision making, verbal and written communications
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Punctual, meticulous and reliable
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people and work as part of a team
- Thorough knowledge of Yukon politics and the Yukon New Democratic Party is an asset
Application InstructionsPlease submit both resume and cover letter to Sign in to view email
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Whitehorse, YT
Est.
CA$71,472 - CA$88,545 / yr
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Contract type: Full time
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