(Internal Applicants Only) Researcher

Ontario NDP Caucus•Toronto, ON

About The Position

This role is for an internal applicant to assist the Leader and Caucus in carrying out their public, parliamentary, party, and caucus responsibilities. The primary objective is to provide advice and information on strategic issues, ensuring a focused strategic approach and close coordination with Caucus members and staff. The Researcher will be responsible for communicating the policies and priorities of the Caucus effectively.

Requirements

Knowledge appropriate to the position, knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario Government and the workings of the Legislature.
At least one year of recent experience specializing in research and outreach.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice.
Excellent political judgement, and the ability to perceive and pursue news angles and political opportunities in the daily flood of information.
Proven ability to work energetically without supervision, provide leadership, produce accurate and effective work according to deadlines, and maintain organized records.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to deal with the public, ability to work under pressure, good computer and office organization skills.
Solid experience in investigative research/public relations.
Ability to write succinctly, powerfully, quickly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset.
Bilingualism would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintaining contact with and becoming thoroughly knowledgeable about political, community and stakeholder organizations and issues through regular gathering of information from media, community, government, stakeholders and other sources, especially related to matters of importance within assigned issue areas.
Developing, maintaining and monitoring files on government programs, stakeholder organizations and their concerns, general issues, events, other matters of importance within assigned issues areas.
Providing information and political analysis and advice to Caucus.
Generating ideas for effective, targeted political action to advance Caucus strategic goals.
Preparing proposed questions for Question Period and attending related Strategy meetings, prepare Order Paper Questions and Freedom of Information requests, draft press releases, speaking notes, resolutions, motions and raw material for leaflets.
Working with Legislative Counsel on private member bills and motions to amend government bills.
Briefing Caucus members and preparing them on all aspects of contentious issues.
Preparing a wide variety of reports and presentations for various audiences.
Representing the Caucus at meetings of stakeholder groups, as assigned.
Other related duties as required.