The BC NDP Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Campaign is seeking enthusiastic foot canvassers to connect with voters for the upcoming provincial election. This is a great position for a person who’s interested in progressive politics and campaigns — and a great opportunity to be a part of the winning team at the BC NDP.

In this job you will be contacting past BC NDP supporters and previously uncontacted voters at their homes through door-to-door canvassing and asking them to vote for the BC NDP in the upcoming election. You will also engage with potential volunteers.

Responsibilities
Conduct voter contact conversations, following a script
Provide information about the BC NDP and our candidate to voters
Follow a walk route and visit addresses on a list
Real-time data entry
Adhere to a strict daily reporting schedule

You are good at (Required Qualifications)
Quickly building rapport with people you don’t know in face-to-face settings, with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds
Verbally communicating in English
Keeping track of details and making accurate records
Routine data entry
Maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced role
Managing your time effectively
Being thoughtful, respectful, and assertive in verbal communication
Working independently and in team settings

Assets
Familiarity with mobile canvass apps
Access to a personal smartphone or tablet
Experience with voter contact and/or door-to-door solicitation
Knowledge of current political events in British Columbia
Ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese and/or Panjabi

Terms & Conditions

This is a contract position based out of 22338 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge from the time of posting through until the end of the election.

Starting wage of $25/hour.
Access to reliable transportation is required.

Shifts are 4pm to 9pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 5pm on the weekend, unless otherwise specified. Canvassers must be available evenings and weekends and be able to commit to a minimum of three five-hour foot canvass shifts per week.


The BC NDP supports employment equity. People of colour, women, Indigenous people, members of the LGBTQ community, people living with a disability and young people are encouraged to apply.

Apply by email using subject line “Foot Canvasser” to Kalen Leib at Lisa.Beare@BCNDP.ca.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.