(Internal Applicants Only) Legislative Assistant

Job: Legislative Assistant

Status: Full-time, Temporary (4 weeks contract)

Department/Location: MPP Jennie Stevens, St. Catharines (Queens Park Office)

Salary: $78,801.66/year

Vacancy Status: New

Objective : To assist the MPP with their political and legislative duties.

Responsible to the Member for:

Public Relations

- Contacting Constituents and general public, by telephone and writing.

- Dealing with enquiries and solving problems ("case work") which come directly to Queen's Park, or which have to be referred from the constituency office for follow up.

- Contacting senior government personnel, professional people, officials from outside organizations, local government, the media, etc.

Administration

- Administering Member's office at Queen's Park and correspondence emanating from that office

Advisory/Research Duties

- Keeping track of legislation and proceedings of legislature

- Keeping informed of NDP policy and the Caucus' position of topics of current interest, and concern.

- Performing specialized research

- Making enquiries and collecting information in connection with Member's legislative responsibilities and particular community interest and problems.

- Deputizing as required for Member at appeal hearings (WSIB, EI, etc.), at meetings which he or she is unable to attend (take notes or participate).

Qualifications:

- Knowledge appropriate to the position of the NDP and/or Canadian Labour movement and of the Ontario Government and public affairs

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations and as it applies to the duties of the position

- Demonstrated knowledge, familiarity and understanding of the riding and MPPs critic portfolio

- Excellent communication and writing skills.

- Ability to work with the public and stakeholders

- Ability to work with minimal supervision.

- Ability to work under pressure.

- Ability to do general research.

- The person filling this position will normally be expected to have the following basic office skills: typing shorthand or dictation, filing.

- Experience in the Labour movement or NDP organization and

- Election campaigns would be an asset.

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Please apply in this link: https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/477 by September 18, 2026

Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.