Posted 3 days ago
Constituency Assistant
@ Ontario NDP Caucus
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Overview
Ontario NDP Caucus is hiring a full-time permanent Constituency Assistant for MPP Wayne Gates in Niagara Falls, at $76,277.30 per year for 32.5 hours a week. The role covers casework, constituent contact, event organizing, media monitoring and social media for the MPP. Applications close November 4, 2026.
Pay:
$76,277 a year
Responsibilities:
- Handle constituent questions, concerns and casework
- Organize events, hearings, meetings and press conferences
- Monitor local media and prepare columns, op-eds and releases
- Manage the MPP's social media presence
- Research and liaise with riding interest groups and officials
Requirements summary:
- Knowledge of NDP, Canadian and Ontario government and labour movement
- Understanding of equity and diversity frameworks
- Strong writing skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent computer and social media skills
- Fluent English
- Riding familiarity; NDP organizing experience an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 32.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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Ontario NDP Caucus
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The ONDP endeavours to establish in this province a government whose objective shall be to substitute economic planning for irresponsible control with all its unjust consequences and thereby to give maximum opportunity for public, co-operative, and private enterprise to contribute to the development of our province.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,060
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 32
- Reported office locations
- 111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Ontario, CA
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- Politics
- Non Profit
- Association
- Other recorded names
- Ontario NDP Caucus
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The ONDP endeavours to establish in this province a government whose objective shall be to substitute economic planning for irresponsible control with all its unjust consequences and thereby to give maximum opportunity for public, co-operative, and private enterprise to contribute to the development of our province.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Political Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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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
Application Deadline: November 4, 2026
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 by November 4, 2026.
Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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