Parliamentary Counsel
2 months ago
Closing date : Monday, December 9, 2024
**Parliamentary Counsel**
**Directorate**: Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel
**Classification**: SLA 2A: $127,825 - $202,339
**Job Type**: Determinate Appointment (Term, 6 months +)
**Location**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
**Closing Date**: Monday, December 9, 2024
**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?**
As Parliamentary Counsel, you will assist the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel of the Senate of Canada in rendering legal services to the Senate, its committees, individual senators and the Senate Administration. Your work will help with the development of a wide variety of initiatives related to advising stakeholders on laws, procedures, customs and usages of Parliament as well as the privileges, immunities and powers of the Senate and its members.
**Open to**
Open to the general public to staff one (1) determinate full-time position of twelve (12) months in the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel.
This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.
**Prerequisites**
- Possess a law degree from a recognized university;
- Be a member in good standing in a Law Society of one of the Provinces or Territories of Canada, or in the Chambre des notaires du Québec;
- Knowledge of the role and mandate of the Senate of Canada and the role of the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel;
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian law and its theories, principles and concepts and the ability to provide strategic legal and policy advice on employment and labour matters, contracting and procurement matters, access to information and privacy, copyright and other legal matters;
- Ability to draft legal opinions and other legal documents, including bills and amendments to bills;
- Ability to conduct legal research, analyze disparate and complex factual information, and interpret jurisprudence and legislation;
- Ability to convey legal concepts to a primarily non-legal audience and ensure their understanding.
- Recent is defined as within the last seven (7) years.
**Linguistic Requirements**
English Reading Comprehension**:C**
English Written Expression**:C**
English Oral Interaction**:C**
French Reading Comprehension**:C**
French Written Expression**:C**
French Oral Interaction**:C**
**Competencies**
Integrity
Respect
Service
Teamwork and cooperation
Action Management
Adaptability
Judgment
Communication
**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.
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