JOB POSTING

Constituency Assistant, Permanent Full-Time Position

Location: Western Arctic MP Constituency Office, Yellowknife, NT

Duties:

• Provide administrative support in Member’s Western Arctic Constituency office

• Deal with federal constituency casework (i.e. Immigration and Citizenship, pensions, Revenue Canada)

• Act as liaison with local, provincial/territorial and national organizations and cultural groups

• Schedule meetings for Member, maintain calendar of events

• Liaise with various community organizations and federal/territorial and municipal governments

• Manage office finances

Qualifications:

• Proven verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure in busy office setting

• Strong administrative and accounting skills

• Strong computer skills ( MS Office 2003, Windows XP)

• Knowledge of an Aboriginal language an asset

• Familiarity with Western Arctic Riding and priorities

• Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to apply

Salary per annum: $43,000

Closing date: August 3, 2007

Please send resume to bevind@parl.gc.ca

For inquiries, call Toll Free: 1 866 992 4587