Leah Gazan, MP - Parliamentary Assistant, Permanent, Full-Time Position

Job Posting - January 24th, 2023

Location:

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Closing date:

January 31, 2023 (Midnight)

Office

Leah Gazan, MP Winnipeg Centre

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

Providing content and graphic design for social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
Write, collect, and prepare MP newsletters, direct mail, op-ed pieces, media material, news releases, speeches, articles, and correspondence
Prepare materials for Question Period, speaking notes, and critic recommendations for use in the House of Commons, and Committees
Maintain database and distribute mailings
Assist with Member’s constituency-related correspondence
Assist with research, media liaison, and event coordination
Schedule Member’s appointments and activities as well as conduct travel arrangements
Open, log, and distribute mail, faxes, emails and respond as is appropriate
General administrative and reception duties, including answering phones
Coordinate in conjunction with other staff the Members’ outreach to constituents
Manage and prepare content for social media and other creative communications
Other duties as required

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Knowledge of the New Democratic Party, the labour movement, government departments, community organizations
Knowledge of Winnipeg Centre and riding priorities, including Guaranteed Livable Basic Income, Climate Justice, and Housing
Familiarity with social media (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
Sound political judgment
Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
Administrative experience in busy political office
Familiarity with desktop publishing software, graphic layout skills, an asset (InDesign)
Knowledge of databases, an asset (NationBuilder/ForeAction)
Bilingualism, an asset

Annual salary

$59,300

(Salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Closing date

January 31, 2023 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

[email protected]

Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line of e-mail application

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the New Democratic Party Members of Parliament. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs actively promote employment equity. Women, Black, Indigenous, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+, and anyone from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, and qualified applicants from these groups will be given priority. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] to arrange appropriate accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact:

Leah Gazan

(204) 984-1675

Latest posts

MP Leah Gazan Statement on the Liberal Rollbacks to the Impact Assessment Act

On September 14, 2026, NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs and the Environment Leah Gazan issued the following statement:

Prime Minister Carney’s recent announcement on rolling back the Impact Assessment Act is yet another ruthless attack on democratic processes, Indigenous constitutional rights, and critical environmental protections...

Letter to Indigenous Liberal Caucus on Ending Residential School Denialism

On September 8, 2026, MP Gazan, NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs wrote to the Indigenous Liberal Caucus in response to their statement from September 3, 2026, regarding the spread of residential school denialism.

MP Leah Gazan Statement on the Immediate Threat of the Climate Emergency

On July 23, 2026, NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs and for the Environment Leah Gazan Issued the Following Statement:
The outbreak of the fires in Northern Ontario last week is a visceral reminder of the immediate Canada-wide threat posed by the climate emergency, as another devastating wildfire season is ravaging dozens of communities, especially First Nations communities.