Candidate Liaison – Team Trudeau

Location

Ottawa, ON HQ – On-site

Reports To

Director of Communications

Summary

The Liberal Party of Canada is seeking a new Candidate Liaison – Team Trudeau for an opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff to support Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team as we work together to keep Canada moving forward.

As part of the dynamic and fast-paced team working to earn a mandate from Canadians whenever the next election campaign arrives, the Liberal Party of Canada’s Candidate Liaison – Team Trudeau will be responsible for providing the best possible support and resources related to operations, policy, and communications to our nominated candidates and campaign teams from coast to coast to coast.

We are looking for someone who cares about the work we do and who is a great fit for our culture and team. If you want to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and want to take part in empowering Canadians to engage in the democratic process and play an active role in promoting Liberal values then we want to hear from you!

What we offer you

  • Comprehensive benefits coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Defined contribution pension plan
  • Flexible schedule arrangements
  • Prime downtown location close to transit & shopping
  • No charge gym membership & shower facilities
  • Bicycle locker

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting candidates by email and telephone
  • Answer, direct, or manage campaign-oriented inquiries across a wide range of priorities:
    • Policy
    • Messaging
    • Media Relations
    • Field Organizing
    • Grassroots Fundraising
    • Special events
    • Campaign tools
  • Update a CRM where all inquiries are logged and accessible by Managers and Directors at LPC
  • Create and manage an ongoing depository of policy issues and campaign resources

You’ll need to have

  • Political Experience
  • Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and database systems
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset and strongly preferred

Apply

LPC is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, people living with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. If you identify as a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Should an offer of employment be presented to you, the offer will be conditional upon the candidates attesting to their fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 and providing proof of such vaccination. LPC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under applicable human rights legislation(s).

LPC encourages applications from all qualified candidates. LPC has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources department at hr-rh@liberal.ca if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.