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Job Posting: Svend Robinson's office




Job Posting (Deadline for submissuions THIS FRIDAY!)
Federal New Democrat Caucus

Office:		Svend Robinson, MP (Burnaby-Douglas) 

Location:		Ottawa Office

Position:		Legislative Assistant

Responsibilities:

This person has overall responsibility for research related to the member's
critic areas (Foreign Affairs and International Human Rights) and
legislative work.

Specific duties include:

· Research and prepare speeches, speaking notes, Question Period notes 
· Brief Member on emerging issues
· Prepare written text for householders, direct mail and media materials
· Develop and maintain useful research materials and files related to the
critic area
· Log, respond to and file all critic area correspondence
· Work closely with NGOs and be responsible for outreach
· Work co-operatively with the Administrative Assistant to ensure all Ottawa
office related tasks are dealt with expeditiously
· Monitor Question Period, Hansard, Order Paper and Committee minutes as
required

Qualifications:

· Ability to meet deadlines and produce under pressure
· Demonstrated experience in dealing with the non-governmental sector
· Strong written, research and organizational skills
· Ability to determine priorities and deliver a comprehensive research and
policy agenda
· Ability to work well in a team environment
· Strong computer skills including use of Microsoft Word & Microsoft Access
· Sound knowledge of the NDP, its policies and programs
· Bilingualism is an asset

Salary:			$35,000 plus additional benefits

Closing Date:		January 28th, 2000

Commencing date:	As soon as possible after closing date

Send applications to:	Svend Robinson, MP
				366 West Block
				House of Commons
				Ottawa, ON   K1A 0A6
				robins@parl.gc.ca
				(613) 992-5501 (fax)

Note:  A collective agreement is in effect between the Parliamentary
Association of Support Staff (PASS) and Federal New Democratic Caucus. A ten
working day appeal period outlined in article 13(c) applies to this
position.  All terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement apply to
this posting and to this position.

All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP is an employment equity employer.
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