Deputy Chief of Staff - Halifax, NS

The Nova Scotia NDP Caucus seeks a strategic, organized, and experienced individual to work with the Leader and the Caucus. This position is a permanent, full-time position with a variable schedule.

Location:
Halifax, NS

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications: In support of the strategic priorities of the NDP Caucus and under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff role will focus on two primary areas – Strategic Planner and Communications Lead.

Strategic Planner

• Develops and implements strategies that are intended to enable the Nova Scotia NDP Caucus to meet its growth objectives.
• Reports to and works with the Chief of Staff on strategic planning.
• Identifies emerging issues and priorities and is able to pivot as needed.

Communications Lead

• Manages a team of media relations and content producers to support the communications & media relations functions of caucus and the Leader.
• Develops and implements communications and media relations strategies and leads on message development, digital media and print production.
• Works with the Leader, MLAs and constituency staff with media inquiries, preparation of communications products (news releases, advertisements, videos, speaking notes, letters to the editor, etc.) and issue management.
• Is a liaison with Caucus members to develop communications priorities.
• As a member of the management team, works collaboratively to develop and communicate the common vision, mission and strategic priorities of the NSNDP to staff, caucus and external stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:The Deputy Chief of Staff will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience working in a senior role in government, opposition or in media, NGOs, trade unions, non-profit sector, or private sector.
• Minimum of 3 years senior communications or comparable experience.
• Experience working with a unionized staff considered an asset.
• A strategic thinker and project manager with the ability to set priorities.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, for political purposes.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and to foster a collaborative working environment.
• Candidates must have a familiarity with equity, anti-racism and anti-oppression policy frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of Canadian politics, the Nova Scotian New Democratic Party, its policies, program, and structure.
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and demands.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information.

Compensation:The NDP Caucus offers a competitive salary with cost-shared health, dental, and pension benefits. Salary is $2,923.08 bi-weekly.
Closing date: May 18,2023 (Applications accepted until 11:59pm AST)

The Nova Scotia NDP practices employment equity. Women, racialized persons, African Nova Scotians, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your cover letter.

Send resume and cover letter by email to Alia.Yassin-Saied@novascotia.ca with the subject line “Deputy Chief of Staff”.

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