Parliamentary Affairs Advisor

Closing date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

• Ottawa, Ontario

Job ID:

Classification: PAA: $82,101 – $106,576

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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?

Join Senator René Cormier, Independent Senator from New Brunswick, in advancing national policies in arts and culture, official languages, and human rights. A recognized cultural leader and advocate for linguistic and 2ELGBTQIA+ rights, Senator Cormier brings decades of experience in the arts, Francophone affairs, and community development to his work in the Senate.

Senator Cormier plays a key role in promoting Canada's linguistic duality, cultural vitality, and social inclusion. He has chaired the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages, participated in key committees on social affairs, transport, and communications, and contributed significantly to strengthening Canada's presence in international parliamentary networks.

This position offers an opportunity to support his influential work through research, policy analysis, and strategic communications. You will help shape the Senator's positions on legislation, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to his continued impact in national discussions on culture, language, and equality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis on policies related to arts, culture, official languages, and human rights;
• Draft speeches, briefing notes, reports, and statements on key issues;
• Monitor Senate activities and identify opportunities for engagement, advising on potential interventions or initiatives;
• Provide evidence-based advice to support legislative, policy, and committee priorities;
• Represent the Senator at meetings and events, building relationships with key stakeholders in Canada and internationally;
• Contribute to strategic planning and coordination of the Senator's parliamentary and public activities, offering guidance as needed to advance his priorities;
• In collaboration with other staff members, support various communications tasks and the organization of events led by the office.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about arts and culture policy, Francophone affairs, and social inclusion, who thrives in a dynamic, bilingual, and collaborative parliamentary environment.

Open to

The general public, to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Office of the Honourable Senator René Cormier.

Please note that "indeterminate" refers to an employment contract with no specified end date.

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Prerequisites

• University degree in public policy, political science, arts administration, communications, or a related field; or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience;
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian arts and cultural ecosystem, particularly within official language minority communities (OLMCs);
• Extensive and recent experience conducting research, analysis, and synthesis of complex information to formulate strong recommendations;
• Extensive and recent experience drafting documents such as briefing notes, reports, speeches, and statements;
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior officials or decision-makers on sensitive or politically complex issues;
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with senior officials, parliamentarians, or cultural and community leaders;
• Advanced proficiency with the MS Office suite;
• Strong strategic and organizational ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and diplomatically in both official languages;
• Good knowledge of the Senate of Canada, its committees, and the legislative process;
• Good understanding of political, social, economic, and cultural issues in New Brunswick and Canada;
• Proficiency in both French and English is essential, both written and spoken.

Competencies

Integrity

Respect

Service

Communication

Judgement

Adaptability

Dependability

Teamwork and Cooperation

Action Management

Attention to detail

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

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

How to apply

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. You must consent to receiving e-mails from our system in your online profile.

The Senate of Canada reserves the right to retain a determined number of candidates who best meet the essential requirements of the position.

The Senate of Canada is a separate and distinct employer from the federal public service and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

We thank all those who apply to this selection process.

The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT on the closing date stated above.