Policy Advisor

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Parliament of Canada, Senate Full time

Job ID: J0823-0689- Job Type: Indeterminate (Permanent) Full-Time- Location: Ottawa, Ontario- Minimum Salary: 75000/Year- Maximum Salary: 95000/Year- Closing Date: September 8, 2023**About the Senate**:
The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

**How will you contribute?**:
Are you someone who thrives on challenges? Do you want to work on some of the most important and complex issues facing Canadians? Do you excel at keeping things organized to help ensure the organization meets its goals? If so, this is the job for you.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, highly organized, driven and experienced Policy Advisor to support the Speaker of the Senate in managing and evaluating policy initiatives and requests for decision from a variety of entities including the Senate Administration and some Senate Committees, the Parliamentary Protective Service and the Library of Parliament. Your passion for excellence and quality service must be second to none. The role will involve attending meetings on behalf of the Speaker, liaising with other parliamentarians and senior officials.

**Open to**:
The general public, to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position.

Please note that “indeterminate” refers to an employment contract with no specified end date.

**Prerequisites**:

- University degree from a recognized university in political science, law, business or any other field related to the duties of the position and/or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience;
- Extensive and recent experience in researching, analyzing and assessing a broad range of information and making recommendations;
- Extensive and recent experience in writing documents such as briefing notes, reports, statements and speeches;
- Experience in providing strategic advice to senior officials on a variety of politically sensitive issues;
- Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with senior officials and/or parliamentarians;
- Extensive experience in using the MS-Office suite;
- Knowledge of communication techniques, methods and practices and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Strategic and organized thinker with the ability to coordinate and multi-task to accomplish a variety of activities with tight timelines;
- Very good written and verbal communication skills in both official languages;
- Knowledge of Parliament and the Canadian political landscape is considered an asset.

**Competencies**:
Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Judgement
Adaptability
Dependability
Teamwork and Cooperation
Action Management
Attention to detail

**Organizational Needs**:
The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.

**Conditions of Employment**:
**How to apply**:
Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation for special needs are available upon request.

Please save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

Relocation and travel expenses incurred during this process are the applicant's responsibility.

The use of masculine gender in the text includes feminine and is used without discrimination.

The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date stated above.

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