Constituency Assistant

<p><strong><u>Position Title</u>:</strong> Constituency Assistant for Saskatoon Southeast</p><p><strong><u>Full-time</u></strong>: Start date to be negotiated upon offer</p><p><strong><u>Hours of Work</u>: </strong>7.2 hours/day or 36 hours per week</p><p><strong><u>Salary</u></strong>: As per Collective Agreement COPE 397</p><p><strong><u>Date Posted</u></strong><u>:</u> Thursday, July 30, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p>This is a full-time position based in Saskatoon. Main duties will include responsibility for managing all aspects of the MLA’s constituency office, including case work, financial management, dealing and responding to concerns of constituents, excellent computer & data skills, research and communication, and attending meetings with or representing the MLA.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Dealing with casework referred to the MLA from constituents, which includes evaluating information; checking its accuracy; investigating complaints; referring to relevant government offices if appropriate; and preparing MLA responses to constituents and assisting the drafting of correspondence to Ministers, staff and stakeholders;</li><li>Managing the financial accountability for office expenditures; ordering materials and supplies; preparing and authorizing payments; and maintaining the budget;</li><li>Researching and communicating information to respond to the issues/inquiries made by constituents of the MLA and her critic area, and assisting in the communication of that information broadly through traditional means as well as social media;</li><li>Computer/data skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media platforms, Canva;</li><li>Attending meetings/functions with the MLA or representing the MLA when necessary. There may be opportunity for travel within the constituency to assist with staffing the MLA in her engagement with stakeholders and the community, which involves taking notes, documentation, and follow-up necessitated by these meetings.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously;</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal courteously with members of the general public;</li><li>Strong oral, written communication and research skills;</li><li>Strong computer skills, including facility with Microsoft Office and other common software packages;</li><li>Familiarity with the organization of civic, provincial and federal governments;</li><li>Familiarity with the organization and operations of the New Democratic Party;</li><li>Familiarity with the duties of a Member of the Legislative Assembly including critic area, and with the procedures of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly; and</li><li>Familiarity with the issues affecting people in Saskatoon Southeast.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Applications for this position will remain open until 5 PM August 13, 2026. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the email address below. Resumes should include the names of references willing to speak to the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. A criminal record check may be required (costs to be reimbursed).</p><p><strong>mbonokoski@ndpcaucus.sk.ca</strong></p><p><strong>bsenger@ndpcaucus.sk.ca</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Applicants must be a member in good standing with the New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan. Interviews will be held in Saskatoon. Successful applicant may be subject to a criminal record check. Any cost will be reimbursed.</p><p><br></p><p>Interviews will be held shortly after the competition closes. We thank all candidates that apply however only those who have been selected to proceed in the job competition will be contacted.</p><p>The NDP is an Employment Equity Employer.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is covered by the provisions of the Collective Agreement between COPE Local 397 and the Saskatchewan NDP Caucus.</p>

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