Constituency Advisor - Langford-Highlands Temporary Full Time (35 hours/week)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Constituency Advisor is a confidential employee responsible for the administration of the Constituency Office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Under the general supervision of the MLA, duties may include:

• Providing assistance and advocacy for constituents in their dealings with the provincial government, either directly or through appropriate referrals.
• Supporting the MLA’s work within their communities through community outreach and liaison.
• Providing information to constituents about provincial government legislation and policies, including the MLA and government’s position on provincial issues.
  
• Preparing communications materials, including advertising, householders, and mailings by the MLA, newsletters, and websites.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Constituency Office, including correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and other office duties, as required.
• Recruiting, training and supervising Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

DIVERSITY:

Ravi Parmar, MLA is committed to recruiting and developing employees that are representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with diverse abilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the Langford – Highlands Constituency Office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
• Ability to administer the various aspects of a community office. Specific skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping and clerical functions, and web-based functions is required.
• Experience with graphic design, social media management, and content creation required.
• Experience organizing and managing community events, public meetings, and stakeholder consultations in Langford-Highlands an asset, including the ability to coordinate logistics, volunteers, and communications to ensure events are successful and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with flexibility.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex policies and legislation, to adapt and learn new processes and applications, and to show initiative and ingenuity when confronted with problems or unique situations.

OTHER DETAILS 

• As per collective agreement. Some paid time off and/or benefits may be offered as pay in lieu for temporary employees.
• This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 701
  
• Posting closes at 4:00pm on Thursday, July 2, 2026
  
• Internal applicants for this position will be considered first before external applicants. Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.