Legislative Assistant

10 hours ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada House of Commons of Canada Full time $30,000 - $60,000 per year
Company Description

Members of Parliament are responsible to uphold the principles and practices of Canadian democracy. They sit in the House of Commons to serve as representatives of the people who have elected them to that office. Members consider and vote on legislation in the chamber, attend committee and caucus meetings, and perform a wide range of duties in their constituencies. They also represent Canada when travelling abroad on official business or when hosting foreign dignitaries.

Job Description

A Member of Parliament is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Legislative Assistant position.

About the role:

As a Legislative Assistant, you are primarily responsible for conducting research, collecting data, analyzing findings and preparing summaries and reports that are of interest to the Member of Parliament or for committee business.

This role is a key in advancing and facilitating the Member's main objectives and priorities through research, communication, legislation and other activities.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic legislative and policy support to the MP, including research, analysis, and briefings.
  • Monitor parliamentary proceedings, committee activities, and legislative developments to inform the MP's work.
  • Draft speeches, statements, questions, and communications for use in the House, committees, and public engagements.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders, party researchers, and parliamentary staff to advance legislative priorities.
  • Prepare materials for caucus, committee meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Respond to constituent and interest group inquiries on legislative issues and maintain clear communication on policy matters.

Salary: Commensurate with experiences, education and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and the public service pension plan.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Minimum requirement of a bachelor degree from a recognized institution in political science.

Experiences:

  • Knowledge of the Canadian parliamentary system, legislative process, and federal politics.
  • Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills.
  • Significant experience working in an office setting with autonomy and professionalism.
  • Political acumen and discretion in handling sensitive issues.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Ability to establish and manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and work independently in a high stress environment. 

Asset:

  • Previous experience on Parliament Hill or in a political or legislative environment.
Additional Information

Members of Parliament are individual employers responsible for recruiting and managing their staff. Terms and conditions of employment vary between offices.

If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected].

We thank all candidates for their application. Only selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.

This posting will remain advertised until all business requirements are met. Applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment at any time.

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