Legislative Assistant

Job: Legislative Assistant

Status: Full-time (32 hours/week), Temporary (until May 2027)

Department/Location: MPP Guy Bourgouin, Mushkegowuk-James Bay (Queen’s Park)

Salary: $78,801.66 per year

Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

Vacancy Status: Leave Coverage

Objectives: To assist the MPP with their political and legislative duties

Responsible to the Member for:

Public Relations

• Contacting Constituents and general public, by telephone, writing and in person.
• 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.
• Proficiency in speaking and writing in English and French
• Social Media and editing skills is an asset
• Ability to work with the public and stakeholders
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to do general research.
• Experience in the Labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset.

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

Please apply on this link https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/470 by July 24, 2026.

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