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Parliamentary Reporter (English) – Anticipatory staffing

Selection Process Number: 11181079

Directorate: Communications, Broadcasting and Publications

Classification: SEN 8: $86,650 - $109,635

Job Type: Determinate Appointment (Term, 6 months +)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada or remote work arrangements can be considered

Closing Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

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?

The Parliamentary Reporter (English) reports Senate proceedings verbatim in real time, by means of a stenograph machine and computer-aided transcription (CAT) to be incorporated in the Debates of the Senate, the proceedings of its committees and conferences hosted by the Senate. 
The successful incumbent will also complete the sub-editing of the transcripts of these proceedings, provide a Communication Access Realtime Translation service (CART), provide a real-time captioning service of Senate proceedings, manage a personal CAT dictionary database, and revise the Debates of the Senate for the bound volumes. The sub-editing of transcripts is performed using Eclipse software and an in-house production tool (Iris).

Open to

The general public to create a pool of qualified candidates for future needs to staff determinate full-time and part-time positions in the Communications, Broadcasting and Publications Directorate.

Priority will be given to successful candidates located in Ottawa or willing to relocate. However, due to the unique nature of this role, we may consider remote work arrangements in defined situations. 

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.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

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 are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and 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

• Successfully graduated from a recognized reporting school or a secondary school education combined with relevant experience as a stenographer; 
• Experience providing computer-aided transcriptions in real-time mode;
• Advanced knowledge of the English language in order to edit, correct and refine grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to compile, analyze, prepare, organize and maintain information in an efficient manner;
• Experience in reporting court or other proceedings such as hearings using a stenotype machine at a highly proficient level, an asset;
• Experience providing captioning/CART service, an asset;
• Certification/experience with steno mask. an asset;
• Experience using Eclipse software, an asset;
• Certification from a professional reporting association and/or a membership from a recognized professional reporting association, an asset;
• Knowledge of or experience working in a parliamentary environment, an asset.

Linguistic Requirements 

English Reading Comprehension: Essential

English Written Expression: Essential

English Oral Interaction: Essential

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.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Candidates are required to work overtime and work irregular schedules including evenings when the Senate or its committees are sitting, or as required. You can consult the Senate calendar on the following web page: https://sencanada.ca/en/calendar/.

Other 
In addition to the indicated annual salary, the incumbent is eligible for additional compensation in the form of a real-time bonus stipend.