Executive Assistant

Hiring: Executive Assistant
Organization: Green Party of Ontario
Office location: Queen’s Park, Toronto ON
Salary range: $60,000-$65,000 per annum

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-starter to help MPP Mike Schreiner carry out legislative responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about being part of a small team in a fast paced environment working together to represent constituents in Guelph.

General

• Responsible for operations and administration of Queen’s Park office
• Manage Member’s daily schedule
• Attend events and meetings with Member and as needed in lieu of Member
• Draft briefing notes and memos to support Member
• Manage and respond to correspondence received in Queen’s Park office (mail and email)
• Manage the Member’s Queen’s Park financial expenditures and administer expense claims, working with the Constituency Office Manager
• Support Member with all other daily tasks as required

Legislative

• Support the Member in preparing debate remarks, member’s statements and other speeches
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Queen’s Park Clerk Office, Committee members, constituents, interest groups, other Members and their staff members
• Keep Member and other staff up to date on daily activities events and activities and decisions related to Parliamentary matters and events

Communications

• Support the communications team in coordinating MPP press conferences
• Take photos and create social media posts while the Member is at Queen’s Park, working with the communications team

Other

• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Relevant post-secondary degree, or equivalent training, education & experience
• Political office or other administrative experience
• Ability to be flexible and accommodate long working hours during legislative sessions, including evenings.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment where tasks change on short notice
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment

Assets

• French or other languages
• Proficiency in government relations and Ontario legislative procedure

Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to mschreiner@ola.org . Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background and encourage all to apply. Accommodation will be provided during the hiring process and in the position as needed.

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.