Parliamentary Affairs Advisor

1 week ago


Ottawa, Canada Senate of Canada Full time

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE

DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES

**Job ID**:166985-67

**Job Type**: Indeterminate (permanent) full-time

**Location**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

**Minimum Salary**:76014/year

**Maximum Salary**:98675/year

**Closing Date**: Tuesday, March 19, 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?**

Working closely with the Senator, the Parliamentary Affairs Advisor will be responsible for conducting thorough research and strategic analysis and reporting on matters within the Senator's areas of interest.

The incumbent will write statements and speeches, as well as produce briefing notes and reports to ensure the Senator is kept up to date on current issues. The role may also include attending meetings on behalf of the Senator and liaising with parliamentarians and senior government officials.

**Open to**

The general public, to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Office of the Honourable senator Michèle Audette.

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

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

**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;
- Recent experience in researching, analyzing and assessing a broad range of information and making recommendations;
- Experience in writing documents such as briefing notes, reports, statements, speeches, committee questions and press releases;
- Experience in providing strategic advice to senior officials on a variety of politically sensitive issues;
- Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with parliamentarians, senior officials and/or other stakeholders, as well as with Indigenous governments, communities and people;
- 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;
- Ability to work in both official languages (French and English) is considered an asset;
- Parliamentary work experience or a knowledge of the Senate, its policies and the legislative process is considered an asset;
- Knowledge of the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada, including of present political, economic and social realities, will be 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** Employ**ment**

**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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