Parliamentary Counsel

3 weeks 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 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
The general public to develop an anticipatory list to staff one (1) determinate or indeterminate position in the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel.

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

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.
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.

Competencies
Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Adaptability
Teamwork and cooperation
Judgment
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

The requirement for Senate employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment has been suspended. It is no longer necessary to disclose your vaccination status to be eligible for employment. Please note that the Senate may reinstate the requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
How to apply
Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation for special needs are available upon request.

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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