Constituent Advocate
Location: Constituency Office in Sidney, BC

Work environment: Hybrid, 24 hours weekly (two thirds in office, one third remote)

Political affiliation: Green Party of Canada by association but the work performed is non-partisan service.  

Job Description 

The office of Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Constituent Advocate position.

• Primary focus is managing and solving constituency cases:
  – Receives request from Constituent and follow up with an in-person meeting to assess needs;
  – Sets up a file for Constituent and inform Member (potentially set up meeting time for member and Constituent);
  – Takes action on Constituent concerns;
  – Track and document all communications related to the file (with Constituent, Minister offices and with Service Canada);
  – Keeps Constituent up to date on developments.
• Performs research as needed by Member and for the purpose of resolving constituency concerns/issues.
• Assists Member as needed for special projects (events).
• Assists with phones and reception duties if needed.

About the role:

Constituent Advocates have a primary responsibility to support and assist Constituents with access to federal services such as Canada Revenue Agency, Immigration Canada, Service Canada (re: Employment, Federal Funding)

Top reasons to apply:

Join Elizabeth May’s team if you enjoy helping people. Constituents require help navigating federal bureaucracy with important personal matters, often time sensitive. The work is rewarding and meaningful. The team is professional and experienced. We offer generous paid time off and provide a flexible and supportive work environment. Medical and Dental benefits included. 

Qualifications

• Experience in field of social work. A post-secondary degree in social work will be an asset. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience working with clients to settle conflicts
• Familiarity in navigating Federal agencies such as Revenue Canada, Immigration Canada, Service Canada. 
• Familiarity with local issues of the Saanich-Gulf Island, Vancouver Island. 
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Ability to handle, and to conform to changes in casework; respond quickly to urgent cases. A strong sense of urgency. 
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office, CRM software experience is not required but will be an asset.

Additional information

Members of Parliament are individual employers who are responsible for recruiting, hiring and managing the employees who help them carry out their parliamentary duties. Terms and conditions of employment vary from one MP’s office to another.

If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at HOCCareers-CarrieresCDC@parl.gc.ca. 

We thank all candidates for their application. Only selected candidates will be contacted for next steps. 

This posting will remain advertised until all business requirements are met. Applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment at any time.

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Applications for the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy for 2026 open today! Applications will remain open until December 11th, 2025.

Get information on eligibility and how to apply on the Government of Canada website here: Canada Summer Jobs – Apply now – Canada.ca

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Our office is pleased to invite bilingual students graduating from high schools in Saanich–Gulf Islands to apply to the House of Commons Page Program’s 2024-2025 recruitment campaign.

Professional, impartial, and efficient service is a hallmark of the House of Commons Page Program. As a Page, you will support parliamentary democracy by providing various services to Members of Parliament, the Speaker and Chair occupants, and Table Officers. For example, you may collect and distribute official documents, deliver messages to Members, serve as a link between Members and their Hill offices, answer telephone calls, and make photocopies.

Each year, the federal House of Commons awards a one-year part-time work contract as a Page beginning in August 2024 to 40 students. To be selected, candidates must be starting full-time or part-time post-secondary studies in September 2024 at one of the following institutions in the National Capital Region: the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Saint Paul University, Université du Québec en Outaouais, La Cité, or Algonquin College.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. More details and the application portal can be found here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/About/PageProgram/Index-e.html.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the House of Commons Page Program with any questions or concerns at 613-992-7032 or pageprog@parl.gc.ca.

Warmly,

Noah Hollis
Outreach Coordinator
Office of Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich–Gulf Islands
(613) 996-1119
Elizabeth.May@parl.gc.ca

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If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send your letter of interest and resume to Debra Eindiguer, Chief of Staff at debra.eindiguer.827@parl.gc.ca by Wednesday, September 6^th, 2023.

Thank you!

Debra Eindiguer
Chief of Staff
Office of Elizabeth May, M.P.

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CONSTITUENCY COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for operations and administration of the Constituency Office, ensuring professional, courteous, non-partisan service is provided to Saanich-Gulf Islands residents.
• Provides support to Constituent Advocates (staff) as needed (assist constituents with queries, monitors workload while liaising with Chief of Staff).
• Responsible for helping manage MP’s local calendar, working closely with Chief of Staff; receives, schedules and tracks local meeting requests and event invitations.
• Supports MP in meetings and at local events; provides support on action items and commitments.
• Coordinates and attends all local MP community meetings throughout the riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands.
• Liaises with local elected officials and stakeholders on behalf of the MP. Maintains open line of communication and remains informed of local issues.
• Manages incoming correspondence to the MP, working closely with Hill team.
• Helps recruit and manage volunteers for the Constituency Office.
• Oversees the implementation of the Canada Summer Jobs program and other local government initiatives that support residents of Saanich-Gulf Islands.
• Assists with advertisements in local publications and communication materials distributed in the riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands, liaising with Chief of Staff.

JOB TYPE: Permanent, full time

START DATE: As soon as possible, September 2023

LOCATION: Saanich-Gulf Islands Constituency Office, Elizabeth May MP, Sidney, British Columbia

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills in a professional office environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience working with people as a service provider.
• Familiarity in navigating federal agencies such as the Canada Revenue Agency, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Service Canada.
• Familiarity with local issues of the Saanich-Gulf Islands and the rest of Vancouver Island.
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented and collaborative environment is essential.
• Experience recruiting and/or working with volunteers.
• Experience working with and supporting elected officials.
• Experience in event management.
• Ability to handle and adapt to changing circumstances; responds quickly to urgent matters and has a strong sense of urgency.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office and CRM software experience is not required but will be an asset.

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