Job Posting: Parliamentary Assistant

Note: This posting has closed. The position of Parliamentary Assistant has been filled.

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The Office of MP Jenna Sudds is looking for a qualified individual to fill the following open position:

Job Title: 

Parliamentary Assistant 

Employer: 

Member of Parliament 

Working Conditions: 

Travel may be required; occasional long hours and some weekends 

Reporting to the Member of Parliament, the Parliamentary/Legislative assistant is primarily responsible for conducting research, collecting data, analyzing findings and preparing summaries and reports that are of interest to the Member of Parliament or for committee business. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Researches data, analyzes findings and prepares comprehensive reports and summaries corresponding to the Member’s interests or that are relevant to committee business. 

• Researches existing legislation, jurisprudence and proposed legislation to identify the impact of such proposals and to identify key elements or points of concern. 

• Researches, analyzes and identifies information for the preparation of speeches, presentations, briefings, press releases and correspondence. 

• Prepares the Member for House of Commons and committee work, in particular through preparing committee briefings and committee notes. 

• Assists with media inquiries by researching information and extrapolating factual and accurate data. 

• Represents the Member’s office at committee, political party or other meetings to ensure the Member is kept apprised of developments that may have an impact on their work. 

• Performs other related duties within the scope of the position at the Member’s request, such as handling media inquiries or drafting correspondence and reviewing it for factual accuracy and clarification. 

• Coordinates with Scheduling Assistant to update Member’s schedule with important committee dates. 

• Serve as the point of contact for the Government House Leader’s Office (GHLO) and Whip’s Office re: Committee matters  

• Prepare briefings and notes for extra-Parliamentary duties (i.e. membership on Parliamentary Associations, Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Groups, Delegations, etc.) 

• Manage major policy-related questions from constituents or refer constituents to the MP website when possible. 

• Assist with drafting content for communications products (i.e. householders and constituency mail-outs);  

• Draft committee-related content (i.e. blog entries on committee work and progress) for MP website. 

• Team Player above all else.  

Swing duties 

• When required, manages the Member’s agenda, reviews and discusses commitments, schedules meetings and events and informs the Member of any changes in accordance with the appropriate rules and guidelines. 

• Helps with special projects that aim to improve the effectiveness of the office’s administrative operations. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities 

• Strong research and analytical skills to synthesize complex information into clear and concise briefs. 

• Good knowledge of communication methods and techniques. 

• Knowledge of the House of Commons, its culture and its mandate. 

• Extensive knowledge of the political environment and legislative process. 

• Superior written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to discern information that would be of interest or pertinent to the Member or for parliamentary business. 

• Ability to use the MS Office suite and other systems supported by the House. 

Education and experience 

• Experience working in an office setting providing research and legislative support. 

• 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. 

How to apply

Interested candidates can submit their resume to Jenna.Sudds@parl.gc.ca.