Legislative Clerk

7 months 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?**

As a Legislative Clerk, you will provide non-partisan procedural, logístical, administrative and information support for a wide variety of activities, events, meetings and programs in the parliamentary service to which you are assigned, working under the supervision of Procedural Clerks and Table Officers. You will get opportunities to organize committee trips, plan official meetings, plan parliamentary study programs, conduct research, prepare official parliamentary documents and engage with senators and the public.

Being a Legislative Clerk will offer a unique vantage point on the operations of parliamentary democracy, and give you an opportunity to witness significant, and even historic, decisions being made that lead to legislative or policy changes that affect all Canadians. If you are a person who is detail-oriented, organized, adaptable, autonomous and service-oriented who thrives working in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you

**Open to**

The general public to staff future temporary and/or permanent full-time positions in the Legislative Sector (Chamber Services, Table Research, Committees, International and Interparliamentary Affairs or the Office of the Clerk of the Senate).

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

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

**Prerequisites**
- Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or with a degree in progress that will be completed by the time an appointment to the position is made;
- Experience providing excellent client service and advice to high-profile stakeholders and/or the public;
- Experience planning projects including establishing timelines, budgeting and coordinating logistics;
- Knowledge of information management, general administrative methods, techniques and practices to coordinate multiple activities and provide logístical support;
- Knowledge of the function and use of various software and computer systems, in particular the Microsoft Office Suite and web-conferencing platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams;
- Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to conduct research, prepare reports, present information and draft correspondence;
- Experience working in a parliamentary environment or in close relationship with it would be considered a strong asset;
- Knowledge of the parliamentary environment including its practices and the legislative process would be considered a strong asset;
- Experience proposing and implementing workplace improvements would be considered a strong asset.

**Competencies**

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Adaptability
Communication
Dependability
Teamwork and cooperation

**Other**

As a Senate employee, you will be given support, training, opportunities and resources to build and advance your career.

This job often requires you to work irregular hours and may require you to travel in support of parliamentary business activities. There are periodic rotations between the different services within the Legislative Sector where Legislative Clerks work (Chamber Services, Table Research, Committees, International and Interparliamentary Affairs or the Office of the Clerk of the Senate).

**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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