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Constituency Assistant
Ontario NDP Caucus
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Source date: 11/2/2026
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Job: Constituency Assistant Employment Type: Full-time, permanent (32.5 hours/week) Department/Location: MPP Wayne Gates, Niagara Falls (Constituency Office) Salary: $76,277.30/year Position Status: New Position Objectives: To assist the Member by completing assigned casework and outreach duties. Responsible to the Member for: * Organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences. * Responding to constituent questions and concerns. * Preparing, gathering, maintaining, and compiling research material as requested by Member to aid in communicating with constituents and organizations in the constituency. * Responding to requests for research or information from the MPP’s constituents. * Monitor local media to ensure a strong media presence for the Member. May include preparing weekly columns, drafting op-eds, standard media releases and arranging stand-up interviews. * Work with the MPP and caucus communications department to develop a strong social media presence and manage online social media to increase MPP’s visual identity; and assist with outreach and engagement to help promote awareness of the MPP in the riding. * Keeping informed in all policy areas assigned by Member and liaising with interest groups within the constituency. * Dealing with enquiries and solving problems and advocating for constituents (casework). * Contacting and responding to constituents by telephone, writing and in person. * Contacting senior government personnel, officials from outside organizations, and local government. * Preparing all documentation related to casework. * Travel throughout the Riding to perform outreach, casework and event planning. * Other related duties as assigned by the Member. Qualifications: * Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs * Demonstrated knowledge and understand of Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations and it applies to the duties of the position * Ability to write articles and reports, to meet deadlines, produce accurate work and maintain organized records. * Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the Member’s constituents. * Excellent computer skills required including Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp, etc. * Familiarity with members’ constituency and portfolio areas and key stakeholder groups in the riding is essential. * Proficiency in English is essential. * Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset. * Knowledge and existing rapport with local riding and community members is preferred. * Proficiency in social media is required. The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request. Please apply to this link [https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/483](https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/483) Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.