Research Officer Jobs

Full-Time contract opportunity as Research Officer for the PC Caucus Office (PCCO), supporting various research activities for internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the research strategy of the PCCO and will be the Research point of contact as it relates to the Members in their constituencies and various committees.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with responding to inquiries from Members and their constituency offices.
• Work in collaboration with other research staff to contribute to developing internal and external communications.
• Conduct timely political research on various topics and analysis of issues relevant to the PCCO and the PC Caucus.
• Prepare written communications—letters, briefs, reports, presentations—reflecting research results.
• Actively monitor policies and trends pertaining to the Research Officer’s assigned portfolios and committees.
• Formulate and participate in drafting Caucus documents (such as Members’ statements, briefing notes, committee talking points and others as required).
• Keep up to date with pertinent legislation, trends, and developments in government policy.
• Attend House Sittings, Committee Meetings and other internal or external meetings as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

·University/College degree/diploma (preferably in Political Science, Journalism, or Public Relations).

·Solid experience in investigative research at an academic or professional level.

• Ability to work under tight timelines/deadlines and changes in priorities.
• Must have strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to write succinctly, powerfully, and quickly.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, google drive, etc.)
• Proven ability to work without supervision, producing accurate and effective work according to deadlines and maintaining organized records.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Please submit PDF resume to [email protected] before April 30, 2023

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