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?

Working closely with the Senator, the Parliamentary Affairs Advisor will be responsible for conducting thorough research and strategic analysis and reporting on matters within the Senator's areas of interest.

We are seeking candidates with strong knowledge of the legislative system and the work done in Senate Committees, and with excellent writing skills. The successful candidate will be versatile in different policy subject matter areas, and able to provide recommendations on how the Senator can advance his priorities through the legislative process.

The incumbent will write statements and speeches, as well as produce briefing notes and reports to ensure the Senator is kept up to date on current issues. The role may also include attending meetings on behalf of the Senator and liaising with parliamentarians and senior government officials.

Open to

The general public to staff determinate and/or indeterminate full-time and part-time positions in Senators' offices.

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

Prerequisites

• University degree from a recognized university in political science, law, business or any other field related to the duties of the position and/or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience;
• Extensive and recent experience in researching, analyzing and assessing a broad range of information and making recommendations;
• Extensive and recent experience in writing documents such as briefing notes, reports, statements and speeches;
• Experience in providing strategic advice to senior officials on a variety of politically sensitive issues;
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with senior officials and/or parliamentarians;
• Extensive experience in using the MS-Office suite;
• Knowledge of communication techniques, methods and practices and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Strategic and organized thinker with the ability to coordinate and multi-task to accomplish a variety of activities with tight timelines;
• Ability to work in both official languages (English and French) is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedure is considered an asset, as is knowledge of strategic communications, including media and social media.

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Judgement
Adaptability
Dependability
Teamwork and Cooperation
Action Management
Attention to detail

Other

Please save a copy of the notice of job opportunity as well as all related documents. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

Relocation and travel expenses incurred during the recruitment and selection process are the applicant's responsibility.

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.