Duties and Responsibilities

- Draft written documents, including: question period questions, speeches, private member’s bills/motions, statements, SO31;
- Gather research, including legislative reports, opposition research (for opposition day motions, caucus, and/or other MP offices), private member’s bills/motions, policy research, etc.
- Maintain working relationships with the offices of Members of Parliament, the Opposition Leader’s Office, as well as well as occasionally taking meetings with local and national stakeholders;
- Attend and take notes at the Caucus Advisory Committee (CAC) and occasional stakeholder roundtables;
- Review Hansard Blues;
- Prepare Readouts in both official languages to post on social media;
- Prepare Talking Points;
- Manage work related to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs MP Chong sits on. Committee work includes organizing pre-committee meetings with other MP offices, preparing committee materials, attending committee, drafting post-committee reports, liaising with the Chair and Clerk of the Committee, researching witnesses and potential studies, meeting with relevant stakeholders, drafting committee reports, drafting dissenting reports, etc.;
- Monitor and manage social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Linktree, and Substack) and MP Chong’s website. This includes planning, posting and translating all content on MP Chong’s social media accounts and responding to stakeholders;
- Be on-call and work after hours as required,



sometimes in the evening or on weekends - typically when the House of Commons is sitting;
- Travel occasionally when required, once or twice a year, to the constituency of Wellington-Halton Hills North;
- Additional duties as required.

Qualifications :

- Education**:

- An undergraduate degree with related work experience (experience in a public office is preferred).

Experiences and Skills :

- Superior writing and editing skills in English (accuracy and attention to detail are critical).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines).
- Strong research skills (gathering research, analysis of documents, summary of findings, etc.).
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Background in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, and Publisher).
- Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
- An interest in politics, public policy, and domestic and international affairs.

Assets :

- Background in managing social media accounts.
- Ability to speak French.

Additional Information : Target Hire Date : August 31, 2026 (an earlier start date possible).

Members of Parliament are individual employers who are responsible for recruiting, hiring and managing the employees who help them carry out their parliamentary duties. Terms and conditions of employment vary from one MP's office to another.

This posting will remain advertised until all business requirements are met. Applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment at any time.

📌 Legislative Assistant (Ottawa)
🏢 Bureaux de député(e)s / Members of Parliament Offices
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