Procedural Clerk - Anticipatory

Procedural Clerk – Anticipatory

Directorate:
Legislative Services

Classification: PIP 9: $98,820 - $125,038

Job Type: Anticipatory

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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.

As a Procedural Clerk, you will provide expert non‑partisan procedural, logistical, and administrative support and services directly to senators and parliamentarians. You will organize committee meetings, travel with parliamentary delegations, prepare official Chamber documents and reports, and help organize a variety of parliamentary events.

Being a Procedural Clerk will offer a unique perspective on the operations of parliamentary democracy, and give you an opportunity to witness significant, and even historic, decisions being made that lead to legislative or policy changes that affect all Canadians. You will have the chance to make a direct contribution by supporting senators and parliamentarians and the important work that they do on behalf of Canadians.

If you are a person who is detail‑oriented, organized, adaptable, autonomous and service‑oriented and you have great leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

Open to the general public to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill future 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.

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
• Significant experience providing procedural advice, and the ability to lead coworkers in providing logistical and administrative support;
• Significant experience managing projects including establishing timelines, budgeting and coordinating logistics;
• Experience in the interpretation and application of rules, regulations and policies;
• Experience in using the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience providing exemplary client service to the public and high‑profile stakeholders;
• Superior written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parliamentarians and senior officials using tact and diplomacy;
• Experience working in a parliamentary environment or in close relationship with it would be considered a strong asset;
• Knowledge of the parliamentary environment including its practices and the legislative process would be considered a strong asset.

English Reading Comprehension: C

English Written Expression: C

English Oral Interaction: C

French Reading Comprehension: C

French Written Expression: C

French Oral Interaction: C

• Integrity
• Respect
• Service
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Action management
• Adaptability
• Judgement
• Communication

The specialized role of Procedural Clerk is unique to Parliament and successful candidates come from a range of backgrounds. Most incumbents join our team after several years of professional experience. As a Senate employee, you will be given support, training, opportunities and resources to build and advance your…