Position Summary
The Manitoba NDP is recruiting outgoing Manitobans to join our canvassing team as we prepare for the next election. The successful candidate will participate in phone, online, and door-to-door canvassing activities on behalf of Wab Kinew, the Manitoba NDP, and our candidates across the province.
Shifts will be scheduled evenings and weekends, up to 12 hours per week, May through September. First shifts will be scheduled for May 25, 2026.
Duties
- Having meaningful conversations about the Manitoba NDP on the doorstep, by phone, and online with voters across the province while listening to their concerns.
- Working in teams to complete door-to-door canvassing efforts across Manitoba and/or working in a central phone bank facility to complete phone and online canvassing efforts with voters across Manitoba.
- Working with new team members throughout the term while being provided with ongoing education, feedback, and support from Manitoba NDP staff.
- Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with organizers, volunteers, and candidates across the province throughout the summer.
- Supporting other central election-readiness activities, initiatives, and duties as assigned.
Skills
Manitoba NDP staff work collaboratively in support of the Party’s priorities and social democratic values. Strong knowledge of Manitoba politics is considered an asset. The successful candidate will have the following skills, experience, and attributes:
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Ability to participate in door-to-door canvassing, including extended periods of walking and standing.
- Attention to detail with experience working independently and within a team environment.
- Interest in having a positive impact on our community through the political process.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, organizers, candidates, and volunteers.
- Spoken fluency in an additional language(s) is considered an asset.
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities and delivering on critical projects is considered an asset.
- Access to a vehicle and a Class 5 driver’s licence is considered an asset.
The Manitoba NDP is committed to social, economic, and racial justice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to our work, and we encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds and identities.
The work of the Manitoba NDP is done across Manitoba on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anishininew, Dakota, Dene, and Inuit people, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. As a party we acknowledge and respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 12.0 per week
Application question(s):
- In 2-3 sentences, what interests you about this position with the Manitoba NDP?
- We are looking for candidates who are able to work evenings and weekends. Are you available during these hours?
- This position may sometimes include travel outside of Winnipeg. Do you have access to a vehicle or would you be okay travelling with co-workers?
- This position will require walking for at least 4 hours. Will that be okay?
- Do you have any previous experience volunteering on an election campaign or going door-to-door? (Charity fundraising, door-to-door sales etc.)
Work Location: In person
