Administrative Assistant

1 month ago

Ottawa, Canada Senate of Canada Full time

**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?**

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced Administrative Assistant to support the Director General's Office (PSD-DGO) who provides leadership and strategic direction for the Property and Services Directorate (PSD).

In this role, you will be responsible for providing confidential, operational, and administrative support to the Director General, their management, and the broader PSD work environment. You will facilitate communication and information exchange between PSD and other directorates as well as assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, ensuring that goals and objectives are met within the agreed-upon scope, timeframe, and budget.

You will also play a key role in coordinating and supporting project meetings, staffing actions, and other events, including preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and tracking action items.

**Open to**

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate position (full-time) within the Property and Services Directorate (PSD).

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

**Prerequisites**
- High school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and / or related work experience;
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience providing administrative support in an office environment, offering services such as writing formal correspondence, briefing materials and reports, formatting documents, organizing and scheduling meetings and managing electronic filing systems;
- Experience dealing with senior officials and/or parliamentarians;
- Proficient in MS365, including SharePoint, OneNote, and the broader MS Office Suite;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages;
- Detail oriented, well organized, and able to coordinate and manage competing priorities and timelines;
- Knowledge of finance and procurement processes and/or Unit4 software is considered an asset.

**Competencies**

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Teamwork and cooperation
Adaptability
Judgment
Action Management

**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

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