Councillor's Assistant

Role Overview

• Manage and provide a wide range of political, operational, and constituency services to support the councillor and their priorities.
• Support effective internal and external relationships.
• Manage constituent casework and related file responsibilities.
• Coordinate events and projects.
• Provide support for media and communications.
• Represent the councillor in interactions with residents, stakeholders, and municipal staff.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma required.
• University degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience providing administrative and communications support; required.
• Experience in the political public sector or a similarly fast-paced environment is an asset.
• Experience supporting an elected official is an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence, or provincial equivalent, with no more than six demerit points.
• Working knowledge of the mandate, structure, and protocols of City Council and its committees, and the ability to apply this knowledge in a councillor's office.
• Understanding of the councillor's role within municipal administration, including policy initiatives and relevant committee responsibilities.
• Sufficient knowledge of the City's operations, administrative structure, services, and policies to effectively manage constituent files and support the preparation of City Council and committee materials.
• Awareness of the demographic context of the councillor's ward, including current initiatives, priorities, and community issues, and the ability to engage effectively with residents and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common office systems, with the ability to quickly learn and use additional digital tools such as SharePoint, communications platforms, and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package