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Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments, Senate,

Appointment Opportunity

We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. The Government of Canada uses an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous peoples and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We will continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.

The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following position:

Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments and Chief Legislative Services Officer (full-time position)

The Senate of Canada is the Upper Chamber of Parliament, and is composed of 105 members. The Clerk of the Senate serves as the primary advisor on the procedures and practices of the Senate, both in the Senate Chamber and in committees. By doing so, the Clerk supports the Speaker of the Senate and Senators to fulfill their parliamentary duties and constitutional responsibilities. As Chief Legislative Services Officer, the Clerk is responsible for the overall management of the Legislative Services Sector of the Senate.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on the Senate of Canada's website.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2018. Candidates must apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application.

Salary Range: $148,900 - $175,100

Position Location: National Capital Region

Official Languages and Diversity

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing candidates for this position. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language. Preference may be given to candidates who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

To be considered for this position, please provide examples from your career that clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements in your application:

Education and Experience

• A degree from a recognized university or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience;
• Significant management experience at a senior level, including managing human and financial resources;
• Demonstrated decision-making experience with respect to sensitive issues; and
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining constructive and effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including parliamentarians and policy makers at all levels.

If you are selected for an interview, the following criteria will be assessed:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all aspects of the Senate legislative and accountability functions;
• Knowledge of the current political agenda, current legislative initiatives and current domestic issues;
• Knowledge of the legal, historical and cultural conditions of parliamentary institutions in Canada and abroad;
• Knowledgeable of sound management policies, practices and principles;
• Knowledge of and respect for bicameral systems of government;
• Ability to provide expert, impartial and timely advice to the Speaker of the Senate on parliamentary and legislative practice and procedures;
• Ability to develop and implement policies and strategies to support the values and responsibilities of the Senate;
• Strong analytical and managerial skills and the ability to make impartial, fair and transparent decisions;
• The ability to respond to and reconcile tight deadlines and changing priorities and timetables; and
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to manage communications with a variety of stakeholders.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages is essential.

If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to verify how you have demonstrated the Experience requirements and the following Personal Attributes in your current and recently held positions:

• Strategic Leader
• Impartiality and fairness
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Sound judgment

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

In your application, it will be important that you confirm you meet the following requirements:

• You reside in or are willing to relocate to the National Capital Region or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.

If you are appointed to this position:

You must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout your appointment as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under Forms and reference material.

You will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's website.

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.

A roster of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.