Constituency Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Parliament of Canada

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    Job Description

    /Position Responsibilities
  • Welcome constituents and stakeholders in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Answer and respond to calls, emails, and walk-ins, and/or direct them to appropriate staff members.
  • Record accurate messages and ensure timely responses.
  • Assist constituents with issues in navigating federal government departments and services, ensuring that they feel heard and supported and that their needs are addressed promptly.
  • Contribute to office operations and service delivery enhancements through special projects, including casework resources, data management, etc.
  • Staff the Minister at events on occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Capture photo and video content at events and meetings for communication materials (, social media, website, etc.).
  • Assist in organizing and planning activities for the Constituency Youth Council (CYC) to engage with the community and provide mentorship and support.
  • Support event planning, organizing, and event implementation.
  • Additional duties as assigned, including office administration, outreach, etc.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including in active listening, correspondence, and dealing with members of the public.
  • Comfortable and experienced in dealing with challenging or complex conversations.
  • Previous administrative, customer service, casework, and/or project management experience.
  • Strong ability to adapt to change, be flexible, manage multiple projects and tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Interest or knowledge of federal politics, federal government departments, and public policy is an asset.
  • Comfortable and knowledgeable with Canva, Google Suites, and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.