Job Description

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?

Are you someone who has a passion for working in a live broadcasting environment? Do you excel at troubleshooting and working under pressure? Do you have strong attention to detail? Do you thrive on creating quality video productions? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team who ensures activities at the Senate are broadcast to Canadians? If so, this is the job for you!

We are looking for a self-motivated broadcasting coordinator with strong attention to detail and organizational skills to support the functions of the Senate Recording Centre - the hub for all Senate broadcasting and recording activities. You will bring live broadcasting experience (effectively communicating with a team, troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment) and quality assurance knowledge (identifying technical issues) to ensure the delivery of broadcasting excellence. When not supporting the broadcasting of events, you will support the production of audio and video products in the Senate studio and the development of creative social media content.

Open to

To staff one (1) indeterminate position in the Communications, Broadcasting and Publications Directorate.

In addition to their resume, applicants are required to send a cover letter (maximum one page) highlighting why this role is of interest to them and tell us why they want to be part of the Senate of Canada team.

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

• Post-secondary diploma, degree in broadcasting or relevant experience in a related field;
• Experience in using recording and editing equipment and software to support live broadcasts;
• Experience in providing client service in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience in performing QA for audio-video content;
• Experience using MS Office products, and Adobe Creative Cloud;
• Experience writing professional correspondence related to client service enquiries;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong ability to follow established practices and processes.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

B

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

B

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

C

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Adaptability
Communication
Dependability
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

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

Senate of Canada