Administrative Assistant, Anticipatory

The Senate Administration provides a professional work environment which values diversity among its employees. The organization creates a structured environment where employees demonstrate respect for others while cooperating with their colleagues to achieve public service excellence.

The Senate offers employees an opportunity to work for a crucial institution which determines the direction of national development. The organization provides excellent opportunities for employees to advance their professional development.

• Company Name : Senate of Canada
• Location : Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Salary : $ 63,085 – $ 79,825 per year
• Job Type : Full Time
• Start date : As soon as possible
• Benefits : Inclusive workplace, career growth support, diverse teams, structured environment, public sector exposure, stable work setting

• Works as an administrative support role within a government office setting.
• Anticipatory hiring process for future full time roles.
• Based in Ottawa with a structured office work environment.
• Includes supporting teams and senior staff in daily operations.
• Focus on organizing tasks and handling multiple priorities.
• The job requires employees to work in an environment that demands quick performance while maintaining professional standards.

• The tasks include creating and organizing business documents which consist of letters and reports and briefing documents.
• Arrange meetings and handle all aspects of calendar management.
• Develop travel arrangements together with all necessary travel-related details.
• Handle all incoming requests from both internal and external sources.
• Conduct investigations while helping with analysis work.
• Support daily administrative and operational activities.

• The candidate needs to have office experience which involves delivering administrative assistance.
• The individual can prepare reports, arrange meetings, and manage records.
• The role requires supporting senior staff in complex work environments.
• The candidate must have knowledge of office procedures and administrative practices.
• The individual should possess advanced research skills together with analytical abilities and writing expertise.
• The role requires skill in MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• The role requires the ability to work independently and also work with teams.
• The candidate must be able to interact in both English and French.