Senate of Canada

About Senate of Canada

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. 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? Reporting to the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel, the Executive Advisor is accountable for providing him with strategic advice in the overall management of the human, financial, and material resources of the Legal Sector, which includes the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel and the Human Resources Directorate, which are two workplace environments required to be and be perceived as politically neutral. The incumbent is also responsible for: Ensuring that Sector programs/services are aligned with Senate priorities and directions; Designing, developing and implementing quality assurance and results-based management processes to provide critical information and advice; Conducting comprehensive analysis of a broad range of files to support informed decision-making and ensure that policy/service issues raised in the context of the Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration (the Internal Economy Committee) reflect a sound evaluation of all options; Liaising with Senate officials, senators, senators’ staff on a broad range of issues. To be successful in this role, you will need to have great planning and organizational skills in addition to being an excellent collaborator. If you have proven experience delivering strategic advisory solutions, we want to hear from you! Open to The general public to staff one (1) permanent (full-time) position in the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel. This selection process may be used to staff other similar positions. Prerequisites Successful completion of a university education in a field related to the position (Business Administration, Law, Political Sciences, etc.) or have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; Experience in project management; Significant experience in providing strategic support to senior management; Experience in conducting analysis and providing advice to senior management in the management of human and financial resources; Experience supervising employees to help teams reach their objectives; Knowledge of the principles, methodologies and techniques related to the collection and evaluation of data analysis; Excellent ability to design and write reports and documents; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including at the executive level; Ability to develop and apply concrete measures in order to put into action various strategies; Ability to anticipate needs and mobilize necessary resources while demonstrating tact and a high level of discretion; Previous experience working within Parliament is considered an strong asset. Competencies Integrity Respect Service Action management Adaptability Communication Judgement 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 in order to be eligible for appointment. How to apply Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation for special needs are available upon request. The use of masculine gender in the text includes feminine and is used without discrimination. 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. The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date stated above.

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