Deputy Principal Clerk (with Table Duty)

House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$125,646 - CA$147,798•Hybrid

About The Position

The House of Commons Administration is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Principal Clerk (with Table Duty) within its Procedural Services department. This role involves front-line management of various branches, including hiring, collective bargaining, and professional development. The Deputy Principal Clerk will provide expert advice and support related to parliamentary and legislative activities, contribute to the management of Procedural Services, and act as a representative on corporate committees. A significant part of the role includes working as a Table Officer, providing procedural and logistical support for House of Commons sittings to Chair Occupants, Members, and their staff. The position is rotational, offering diverse experience and unique challenges, and requires flexibility for reassignment due to operational needs. This is a permanent, full-time position with a hybrid work option. Qualified candidates may also be considered for future vacancies.

Requirements

University degree, preferably in law, political science, social science, public administration or a related field, or the equivalent experience.
Significant experience involving the provision of support to parliamentary activities.
Significant experience in the study, interpretation, application, and provision of advice about parliamentary rules and procedures.
Significant experience in the management, planning and coordinating complex projects involving multiple partners.
Significant supervisory experience.
Bilingual (English and French) with a CCC linguistic profile, or consideration given to other profiles.

Responsibilities

Act as front-line managers in overseeing the work of the various Branches within Procedural Services (House Proceedings, Committees and Legislative Services, International and Interparliamentary Affairs and Parliamentary Information).
Oversee hiring of professional and support staff.
Engage in collective bargaining.
Ensure training opportunities and the professional development of teams.
Provide expert information, advice, and administrative, research, and logistical support services related to parliamentary and legislative activities.
Collaborate with other Deputy Principal Clerks to manage all activities within Procedural Services, including the frequent redeployment of professional employees.
Act as representatives of the Procedural Services management team on corporate working groups and steering committees.
Work as a Table Officer, providing expert support and advice regarding the procedural and logistical management of sittings of the House of Commons Chamber, including to Chair Occupants, Members and their staff.
Facilitate client access to the range of services provided by the Administration.
Be prepared for reassignment to any position within Procedural Services, sometimes on short notice, due to operational requirements.