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?

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.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

C

English Written Expression:

C

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

C

French Written Expression:

C

French Oral Proficiency:

C

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.

Senate of Canada