Communications Assistant

A Member of Parliament is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Communications Assistant position.

About the role:

As a Communications Assistant in a diverse and urban community you provide a wide range of communications and project coordination support services. You will be responsible for handling all communications on behalf of the Member including social media newsletters and other communications to constituents. This role is a key operational strategist in advancing and facilitating the Members main objectives and priorities through outreach communications events planning and other strategic addition you will work with other members of the team to provide excellent service to the Members constituents and to support the Members parliamentary work.

Primary responsibilities:

• Create manage and optimize content for Facebook Twitter and other platforms to enhance engagement and visibility.
• Produce quarterly newsletters localized mail-outs and online campaigns aligned with Member priorities.
• Draft speeches for community events and represent the Member at meetings and gatherings.
• Monitor parliamentary activities review and edit correspondence and documents for accuracy style and format.

Salary: Commensurate with experiences education and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package including health dental and the public service pension plan 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Qualifications :

Education:

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor degree from a recognized institution in political science or communications.

Experiences:

• Experience in social media management with advanced proficiency in social media platforms such as Instagram Facebook and X. 
• Knowledge of media relations management principles with the ability to craft news content multimedia communication and engaging social media posts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience prioritizing and maintaining relationships with multiple clients by exhibiting strong attention to detail adaptability and analytical skills.
• Significant experience working in an office setting with autonomy and professionalism.
• Experience with the creation and editing of videos.
• Ability to establish and manage multiple priorities meet strict deadlines and work independently in a high stress environment. 

Assets:

• Demonstrated experience in website design and maintenance with a high level of proficiency in WordPress.
• Communication skills in Hindu Urdu and Punjabi.

Additional Information :

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We thank all candidates for their application. Only selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.

This posting will remain advertised until all business requirements are met. Applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment at any time.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time