Canada Parliamentary Research Specialist

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Parliament of Canada Full time

As a researcher at the Parliament of Canada, you will play a crucial role in providing timely and authoritative reference services to parliamentarians. Our library is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports the full participation of all employees.

The position offers a great opportunity for librarians to develop their reference services skills and acquire a deeper knowledge of parliamentary documents. If you are searching for a team-oriented environment that is ever-changing, fast-paced, stimulating, and rewarding, this position is right for you.

We recognize that our employees are our most important asset, which is why we offer excellent benefits, a minimum of four weeks' vacation leave, flexible work schedule options, a 35-hour workweek, learning opportunities to support professional and career development, competitive salaries, and more.

The salary range for this position is $75,790 - $97,467 per year, based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Responsibilities include working with multi-disciplinary teams to respond to reference requests from parliamentarians, including members of the House of Commons, senators, parliamentary associations, or delegations, and other parliamentary clients. Librarians have the opportunity to work on substantive research inquiries covering a wide variety of subjects.

To be considered, candidates must have a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences or Library and Information Studies from a recognized university, knowledge of or experience conducting in-depth searches using print and online sources, and experience in providing written responses to requests for information.

Operational requirements may include working an evening duty shift every 4-5 weeks (during sitting weeks). These hours would be 10:30AM – 7:00PM. Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain successfully a second-language evaluation.

The Library welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities for this position. This selection process is open to the public. Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge and/or competencies.

Please submit your application, including your curriculum vitae and a covering letter indicating how you meet each of the education and experience requirements of the position. Please quote your full name and job reference number in your documents and in the subject line of your email. Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.



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