Job: Constituency Assistant Employment Type: Full-time, permanent (32.5 hours/week) Department/Location: MPP Wayne Gates, Niagara Falls (Constituency Office)

Salary:
$76,277.30/year Application Deadline: November 4, 2026 Position Status: Recent Position Objectives: To assist the Member by completing assigned casework and outreach duties. Responsible to the Member for:
• Organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.
• Responding to constituent questions and concerns.
• Preparing, gathering, maintaining, and compiling research material as requested by Member to aid in communicating with constituents and organizations in the constituency.
• Responding to requests for research or information from the MPP’s constituents.
• Monitor local media to ensure a strong media presence for the Member. May include preparing weekly columns, drafting op-eds, standard media releases and arranging stand-up interviews.
• Work with the MPP and caucus communications department to develop a strong social media presence and manage online social media to increase MPP’s visual identity; and assist with outreach and engagement to help promote awareness of the MPP in the riding.
• Keeping informed in all policy areas assigned by Member and liaising with interest groups within the constituency.
• Dealing with enquiries and solving problems and advocating for constituents (casework).
• Contacting and responding to constituents by telephone, writing and in person.
• Contacting senior government personnel,



officials from outside organizations, and local government.
• Preparing all documentation related to casework.
• Travel throughout the Riding to perform outreach, casework and event planning.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Member.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs
• Demonstrated knowledge and understand of Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations and it applies to the duties of the position
• Ability to write articles and reports, to meet deadlines, produce accurate work and maintain organized records.
• Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the Member’s constituents.
• Excellent computer skills required including Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp, etc.
• Familiarity with members’ constituency and portfolio areas and key stakeholder groups in the riding is essential.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset.
• Knowledge and existing rapport with local riding and community members is preferred.
• Proficiency in social media is required. The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request. Please apply to this link https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/483 by November 4, 2026. Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Constituency Assistant (Niagara Falls)
🏢 Ontario NDP Caucus
📍 Niagara Falls