Officer, Parliamentary Affairs

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is one of the largest departments, with over 24,000 employees from coast to coast. ESDC delivers a range of programs and services that affect Canadians throughout their lives.

Have you ever thought about Parliament and wondered where and how Canadian democracy works? What if you could be a part of it? The Parliamentary Affairs Branch of Employment and Social Development Canada is seeking candidates to join the dynamic and skilled team responsible for supporting its 4 Ministers and senior staff in guiding legislation that benefits everyday Canadians through Parliament and coordinating appearances before Parliamentary committees. If you have an interest in our democratic system and a keen desire to learn the intricacies of parliamentary procedure, this is the position for you!

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of Canadian society. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the LGBTQ2+ community.

Individuals who identify with the LGBTQ2+ community and have any questions concerning their potential candidacy in this selection process are encouraged to send an email to the following mailbox: . This mailbox is confidentially managed by a person of the LGBTQ2+ community.

Canada continues to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the country’s largest employer, the Government of Canada is committed to playing a leadership role by further protecting the health and safety of public servants and the communities where they live and work across Canada. Vaccination is the most effective tool to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for Canadians and protect the broader public health. As of October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada requires public servants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodation requests will be assessed on a case-by case basis and will be limited to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).

Work environment

Did you know that ESDC has been, for the past three years, one of Canada’s top employers?
ESDC continues to strive to hire and motivate employees to contribute and be part of its success.

For its part, the Corporate Secretariat contributes to the success of ESDC by providing quality services, advices, and support to the ministers.

**Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our employees are currently teleworking full time.**
Once the situation has normalized, the Corporate Secretariat will continue to promote telework, on both a regular and ad hoc basis.

Knowing that diversity is a key element to success, we promote a culture of inclusion in which the diversity of individuals and of ideas are encouraged within a work environment in which employees have the possibility to be authentic and where various approaches are sought and valued.

Finally, Place du Portage is near many commodities, a few minutes’ walk from downtown Ottawa, and is easily accessible by public transit (OC Transpo and STO).

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this selection process is to fill one indeterminate position. A partially assessed pool may be established from this process to staff similar positions within Employment and Social Development Canada. In this case, the duration, language and security requirements could vary according to the position to be filled

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

Secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Recent experience researching, analyzing and synthesizing information on a broad range of subjects.

2. Recent experience in writing reports such as meeting summaries, articles or research papers.

3. Recent experience in editing and revising a variety of written material, such as formatting, grammar, spelling, consistency and/or quality control.

4. Recent experience in coordinating projects involving multiple individuals or work teams.


*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Canada’s system of Government.

Abilities/Skills:

1. Ability to work effectively with others;
2. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;
3. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.

Personal suitability:

1. Reliability
2. Initiative
3. Attention to detail

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Education :

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Work experience in public administration (municipal, provincial or federal).

Knowledge:

Knowledge of parliamentary rules and practices and of the decision-making processes of the Senate, the House of Commons and their committees.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to work flexible hours

Willingness to work over time, including on short notice

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status or have a supported accommodation measure based on a medical contraindication, religion, or any other prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Employment Equity

Employment and Social Development Canada is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

***Screening and/or selection of candidates may be based on asset qualifications, operational requirements, or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.***

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.