Councillor'S Assistant
Ottawa, Canada Area
Provided a comprehensive range of administrative services in support of the Councillor including support in communications and policy development, and supervising other staff. Provided communications support to the Councillor, including: serving as a point of contact on behalf of the Councillor with the news media, the general public, and constituents; providing general information on initiatives and issues within the Councillor’s constituency and the City at large, and coordinating meetings for the Councillor; drafting, for the Councillor’s review and approval, speeches, newsletters for constituents, and articles, columns, and letters to the editor for local and mainstream print media; and updating the Councillor’s web page and social media accounts.Reviewed and analysed agendas for Council, committees, task forces, agencies, boards and commissions; identified items that impacted the Councillor and his constituents; and recommended and initiated appropriate action.Undertook research and analysis for the Councillor with respect to policy matters and departmental initiatives, including making recommendations to the Councillor on the content and appropriateness of reports prepared by City staff; researching initiatives; and assisting with policy formulation for recommendation to appropriate Council committees, task forces, boards, and agencies.Arranged public meetings, meetings with constituents and other community events, and accompanied the Councillor as required.