Voter Contact Agent

The Nova Scotia NDP is hiring canvassers to assist candidates in contacting voters. Working as a canvasser in communities across Nova Scotia, you will be reaching out to voters in many of the province’s most closely contested ridings.

We are looking for passionate, driven and highly motivated people who want to work to elect a Provincial government that is committed to ensuring a brighter future for everyone in Nova Scotia.

Start Date: Continuous
End Date: November 24th, 2024
Hours: 25 to 35 hours a week
Wage: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Duties and Tasks (included but not limited to):

• Actively listening to voters
• Providing information to voters about local candidates, the campaigns of the Nova Scotia NDP, and Claudia Chender
• Recording notes via smartphone, tablet, or computer

Knowledge:

• Some knowledge of Nova Scotia NDP’s history and policy and Nova Scotia politics in general
• Prior NDP campaign or canvassing experience is an asset

Abilities:

• Ability to quickly learn new software applications
• Adaptable to changing work priorities and tasks
• Willing to work irregular hours (particularly evenings and weekends)
• Be self-motivated and well organized
• Working outside in seasonal weather conditions
• Comfortable talking to voters on their doorsteps or over the phone
• Can give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Able to remain calm and polite whenever representing the Nova Scotia NDP
• Works wells with others

Closing date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled

The Nova Scotia NDP practices employment equity. Women, racialized persons, 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 fielddirector@nsndp.ca with the subject line “Canvasser”.

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