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?

The Senate Events Coordinator collaborates with teams across the Communications Directorate to contribute to the overall communications strategy aimed at increasing the visibility of the Senate's work to youth.

The incumbent plans and coordinates communications activities around events linked to the SENgage youth outreach program (senators' visits to schools, colleges and universities across the country; students' visits to the Senate and special youth events). The Events Coordinator also drafts communications products associated with these activities including event proposals and rollout documents, communication plans, talking points and content for educational and promotional materials.

Open to

The general public to staff one indeterminate position in the Communications directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff other similar positions in the future.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor degree in communications, education or related field of study;
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the communications or education fields;
• Experience in planning and coordinating events, in-person or virtually;
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, methods and industry best practices pertaining to communications;
• Knowledge of Parliament and the Canadian political landscape;
• Experience with social media platforms on behalf of an organization/association/institution;
• Experience developing educational content for schools or post-secondary institutions, an asset;
• Experience in working with youth under the age of 30 or working for a youth- or education-driven organization.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

C

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

C

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

C

Competencies

Action management
Adaptability
Communication
Dependability
Judgement
Teamwork and cooperation
Integrity
Respect
Service

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.