Policy and Scheduling Assistant

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Job Description

The office of the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Policy and Scheduling Assistant in her parliamentary office in Ottawa.

About the role: 

Reporting directly to the Member of Parliament, the Policy and Scheduling Assistant plays a central role in coordinating the Member’s schedule in both Ottawa and the constituency. The successful candidate will manage meetings, events, travel, and key priorities, ensuring the Member is well prepared and informed. In addition to scheduling responsibilities, the position offers the opportunity to support policy initiatives through research, correspondence, and stakeholder engagement. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a parliamentary office, supporting the day-to-day activities of a Member of Parliament while contributing to meaningful policy work that serves Canadians. 

Primary responsibilities: 

• Manage the Member’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, events, and appointments, and communicating any updates or changes.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistical requirements for parliamentary and constituency-related activities.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date schedule while ensuring the Member is appropriately briefed and prepared for upcoming commitments.
• Work closely with all staff, particularly the Outreach Assistant, to review and respond to meeting requests and event invitations.
• Support the planning and coordination of events as required.
• Monitor assigned policy files and keep the Member informed of key developments, issues, and emerging priorities.
• Review correspondence related to policy files and prepare draft responses. 

Top reasons to apply: 

This is a unique opportunity to play a meaningful role at the heart of Canada’s parliamentary process while supporting the work of a Member of Parliament dedicated to serving constituents and advancing important policy priorities. As part of a collaborative and fast-paced team, you will gain valuable exposure to public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and parliamentary operations while making a tangible impact on issues that matter to Canadians. If you are looking for rewarding work, professional growth, and the chance to contribute, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to do so.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Post-secondary education from a recognized institution OR an acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience. 

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:  

• Experience working in an office setting providing administrative support, ideally in the office of a Member of Parliament or government official. 
• Knowledge of administrative methods, techniques and practices to make the office’s operations as efficient as possible. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and work independently to efficiently manage multiple and concurrent projects in a high-stress environment. 
• Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Tact, diplomacy, high degree of discretion and skill in building and maintaining work relationships with internal and external clients. 
• Ability to research, analyze and synthesize complex findings within a short time frame. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). 

Asset: 

• Education, experience, and/or strong interest in Canadian public healthcare is preferred.

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. Operational requirements vary from one MP’s office to another.

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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.