legislative assistant

Work setting

• Federal, provincial and municipal governments
• General office

Tasks

• Compile data to prepare documents
• Conduct research
• Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations
• Provide customer service
• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and administer contracts and other documents
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents

Student status

• Full time enrollment
• Part time enrollment

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Quick learner
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day

Financial benefits

• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth