Phone Representative - Voter Contact

~About us~

Strategic Communications Inc. (Stratcom) is Canadas premier political engagement, research and communications firm. We create and implement award-winning campaign and fundraising strategies for the country's top charities, labour unions, progressive NGOs, and for national and provincial election campaigns.

We work exclusively with progressive causes that are dedicated to furthering the goals of social, environmental and economic justice for all. Politics mattersand we work around the clock to win big for our clients.

~The opportunity~

We are seeking a group of passionate telephone agents for a 6-9 week contract (possibility of extension) to help us contact voters across Canada in preparation for upcoming election campaigns. Well be calling into numerous battleground ridings on behalf of high-profile, social democratic candidates. This work will have a major impact on the outcome of these campaigns, the success of which is vital to the social democratic movement across Canada.

As a member of the Voter Contact Team, you will work from home while connected to our shared, Internet-based calling application that securely stores all client data. The software automatically places calls for you, connecting you with voters one after another (manual hand dialing is not required).

~Qualities of successful applicants~

• Previous call centre, fundraising or sales experience.
• Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) and/or phoning software.
• Familiarity with Canadian politics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Passionate and outgoing personality; a desire to learn as part of a team, and share tips and best practices with team members.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy demonstrated in a highly consistent manner.

~What we offer~

Were a dynamic, team-obsessed organization. We value progressive politics, peculiar hobbies and a good sense of humour. We're also proudly unionized with the United Steel Workers.

We offer lots of flexibility to our team members, so you'll be able to book calling shifts throughout the week when its most convenient for you (we just ask that you average 3 shifts per week).

The starting salary for this position is $19.05/hr (for active phoning hours, $17.05 for training) with regular pay steps based on total hours worked.

~Other requirements~

You will need to have a private home workspace, high speed Internet and the ability to run an ethernet cable from your router to your personal computer.

~How to apply~

• Applications should be made attention: Aaron Webber, Director of Research and Engagement.
• Please note that interviews will be conducted and offers made on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
• If you have questions about the position that you'd like answered before you apply, feel free to reach out! Contact recruiter extraordinaire, Clara Brinkmeyer, at clara.brinkmeyer@stratcom.ca or at 604-681-3030 x79.

If you're interested in the position but feel you don't quite check all the boxes, please consider applying anyhow. Voter contact is all about direct communication and relationship building, and many of us started by bringing transferable skills to the table. Simply include a few extra lines in your cover letter explaining why you think you'd be a great fit for the position and what transferable skills you bring to the table that will help the Stratcom Voter Contact Team win for our clients.

Stratcom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We provide accommodation for injury, illnesses and disability for employees, and to applicants during the recruitment process, and encourage that needs be made known in advance if such accommodation is required. At any stage during the recruitment process, please feel comfortable in expressing personal pronoun preference. Interested candidates of all ages, stages and walks of life are encouraged to apply.