Job Description

About the Senate
The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 an Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel, you will help the team by performing a variety of tasks including managing and prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced, results-focused environment. Your passion for excellence and quality of service must be second to none. The successful incumbent will bring expertise in a broad range of administrative areas such as drafting documents, maintaining and organizing files, scheduling meetings, responding to inquiries and other general administrative duties. If you are a dynamic, self-motivated, highly organized person that excels in a fast-paced environment then we want to hear from you!
Open to
The general public to staff one (1) determinate full-time position in the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel for a period of twelve (12) months.

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

• Completed a post-secondary education in business administration, office administration, paralegal studies or a combination of relevant education and work experience. A legal assistant or paralegal degree, diploma or certificate will be considered an asset;
• Experience providing administrative support in an office environment offering services such as writing formal correspondence, briefing materials, formatting documents, scheduling meetings and managing paper and electronic filing systems;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages;
• Excellent computer skills and experience using MS Office products;
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with people from across the organization;
• Ability to coordinate a high volume of activities and multi-task competing priorities;
• Experience working in a legal environment and knowledge of the Senate and the Canadian parliamentary system will be considered an asset.

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.

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.

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.

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. EST on the closing date stated above.