About the Senate

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?

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Office of the Honourable Senator Marty Klyne.

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

The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. 

Prerequisites

• Post-secondary education in business administration or a related field, or a combination of education, training, and related work experience;
• Proven experience in providing administrative and financial services within an office environment, including drafting formal correspondence, preparing briefing materials and reports, formatting documents, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel, managing digital expense claims and filing systems;
• Extensive experience using the MS Office Suite, as well as MS Teams and Zoom;
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and anticipate next steps;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, senior officials, stakeholders, and the public;
• Strong diplomatic sense and discretion, especially when handling confidential or sensitive information;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, bringing a positive attitude, initiative, and energy to the team;
• A strong interest in public policy and parliamentary work, and knowledge of the Senate, its policies, or legislative processes, are considered assets;
• English is essential, with strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for a professional setting; proficiency in French is considered an asset.

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Adaptability
Communication
Dependability
Judgment
Teamwork and Cooperation

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 to be eligible for appointment.

How to apply

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.

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.