Parliamentary Assistant

• Perform reception duties, including welcoming visitors of the riding to Parliament Hill and organizing with security, obtaining gallery passes and question period passes, if necessary.
• Conduct additional research and assignments relating to parliamentary committees as requested by the Member of Parliament.
• Attend relevant stakeholder meetings and events, and organize any necessary follow up.
• Monitor riding media and social medias, community issues, news items, and current events, and ensure relevant colleagues are informed of them
• Plan and provide logistical support for tours, events and outreach activities organized by the MP on the Hill.
• Monitor daily proceedings in the House.
• Triage all incoming correspondence and invitations to the Parliament Hill Office.

Requirements

• University degree or post-secondary education from a recognized institution in political science or a related field, combined with experience working with senior management OR an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience.
• Experience working in an office in an administrative support position.
• Knowledge of administrative methods, techniques and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent communications skills and command of written French.
• Tact, diplomacy, high degree of discretion and skill in building and maintaining professional work relationships.
• Thorough understanding of Canadian politics and parliamentary services.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines.
• Understanding of government priorities and messages.
• Ability to respond effectively to short-term requests.

Assets

• Work experience assisting an elected representative at the Federal or Provincial Level.

Operational requirements

• The nature of the position may require the incumbent to occasionally work long hours and some weekends.