Communications Assistant
Communications Assistant
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Job Description
The Communications Assistant will be responsible for:
- Designing and drafting print and digital communications products including ads event posters householders and mailers congratulatory scrolls email updates pamphlets and digital graphics;
- Preparing content for various social media channels (including WeChat) and managing that content on a daily basis;
- Assisting with the preparation of speeches members statements and key messages for events
- Drafting key correspondence and press releases;
- Researching policy for the purposes of preparing communications;
- Coordinating events including press conferences ministerial visits and other events in ScarboroughAgincourt or Ottawa;
- Monitoring local and national media coverage;
- Ensuring a staff presence at events (including evenings and weekends);
- Participating in the Constituency Youth Council and Coffee Chats including attending monthly Saturday meetings;
- Carrying out other duties as required including daytoday operations and special projects;
- Assisting with preparation for committee work;
- Helping to manage the MPs email account as needed.
Qualifications :
Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant postsecondary education;
- Must have a valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook);
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong digital media and graphic design skills (Publisher Canva);
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to adapt quickly to fastpaced changing environments;
- Sound political judgment tact and diplomacy;
- Fluency in French is an asset but not required;
- Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
Additional Information :
We thank all candidates for their applications. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Schedule: Full time (37.5 hours). Regular office hours are Monday Friday from 9am 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
