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The Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel provides comprehensive legal and legislative services to the Speaker, the Board of Internal Economy, Members of the House and its committees, the Clerk and the House Administration. The Office also drafts legislation and amendments for Members and may represent Members or the House in proceedings that involve their parliamentary privileges and immunities.The Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel provides legal advice to Members of Parliament, the House of Commons standing committees and the Administration, including the Board of Internal Economy. The Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel may also intervene in court actions on behalf of the Speaker of the House of Commons or Members of Parliament to ensure that parliamentary rights and immunities are respected. In addition, the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel provides legislative assistance to Members of Parliament in drafting private Members’ bills and motions to amend bills. Finally, the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel acts as one of the senior Table Officers in the Chamber which enables them to be closely informed of the progress of legislation in the House and provides Members of Parliament with access to the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel. The incumbent is responsible for the staff and services of the Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel and is a senior manager at the House of Commons, one of just a handful of individuals who report directly to the Clerk. The incumbent is also a member of the Clerks’ Management Group, the senior executive body for the House administration and as such is responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.
We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work on one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group. The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore asked to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.
Proficiency in both official languages is essential.
A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.
Review of applications (more information available here) will begin on June 15, 2023. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application by this date, along with a resume and cover letter addressed to the Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made.Candidates should apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website. To learn more about the application process, please visit the how to apply for an appointment opportunity on the Governor in Council Appointments website.
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