The Coquitlam-Maillardville BC NDP is seeking enthusiastic foot canvassers to connect with voters for the upcoming provincial election. This is a great position for a person who’s interested in progressive politics and campaigns — and a great opportunity to be a part of the winning team at the BC NDP.

In this job you will be contacting past BC NDP supporters and previously uncontacted voters at their homes through door-to-door canvassing and asking them to vote for the BC NDP in the upcoming election. You will also engage with potential volunteers.

Responsibilities

- Conduct voter contact conversations, following a script
- Provide information about the BC NDP and our candidate to voters
- Follow a walk route and visit addresses on a list
- Real-time data entry
- Adhere to a strict daily reporting schedule

Requirements

- Quickly building rapport with people you don’t know in face-to-face settings, with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds
- Verbally communicating in English
- Keeping track of details and making accurate records
- Routine data entry
- Maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced role
- Managing your time effectively
- Being thoughtful, respectful, and assertive in verbal communication
- Working independently and in team settings




- Access to reliable transportation

Assets

- Familiarity with mobile canvass apps
- Access to a personal smartphone or tablet
- Experience with voter contact and/or door-to-door solicitation
- Knowledge of current political events in British Columbia
- Ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese and/or Farsi

Terms & Conditions

This is a contract position based out of Coquitlam from the time of posting through until the end of the election on October 24.

Wage of $25/hour.

Access to reliable transportation is required.

Shifts are 4pm to 9pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 5pm on the weekend, unless otherwise specified. Canvassers must be available evenings and weekends and be able to commit to a minimum of three five-hour foot canvass shifts per week.

The BC NDP supports employment equity. People of colour, women, Indigenous people, members of the LGBTQ community, people living with a disability and young people are encouraged to apply.

Apply by email using the subject line “Foot Canvasser” to Campaign Manager at [email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Versatile schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Foot Canvasser - BCNDP (Coquitlam)
🏢 Coquitlam-Maillardville BC NDP
📍 Coquitlam