Constituency Advisor – Vancouver‑Renfrew (Full‑Time, 35 hrs/week)

About the role

A Constituency Advisor is a confidential employee responsible for administering the constituency office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Working under the MLA’s general supervision, the advisor assists constituents, supports community outreach and manages daily office operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide assistance and advocacy for constituents dealing with the provincial government, including referrals.
• Support the MLA’s community work through outreach, liaison and information dissemination.
• Prepare communications materials such as newsletters, website content, social‑media posts and mailings.
• Manage day‑to‑day office functions: correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and general clerical duties.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers and practicum students as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the MLA.

Required profile

• Knowledge of New Democratic Party structure, policies and the three levels of government.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop advocacy strategies, exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
• Strong independent work ethic with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with the Vancouver‑Renfrew constituency, its demographics and key issues.

Required skills

• Computer operation
• Word processing
• Bookkeeping
• Graphics creation
• Social‑media management
• Web‑based content management

What we offer

• Extended health and dental plan
• BC Public Service Pension Plan
• Four weeks paid vacation (pro‑rated)
• Twelve days paid sick leave plus other paid leave provisions
• Bargaining‑unit position with BCGEU Local 703