Sessional Officer

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia•Victoria, BC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies. The Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms is seeking three (3) attentive, diplomatic and service-oriented individuals for the auxiliary as-and-when position of Sessional Officer. Reporting to the Gallery, Chamber, Corridor, or Security Scanning Supervisor, the Sessional Officers facilitate and control access of MLAs and others who have legitimate access to the Chamber, galleries, corridors, and/or committee rooms, and provide security-related duties during House sittings, committee meetings and support the security screening process for all members of the public who enter the Parliament Building. They prepare the Chamber, galleries, corridors and associated rooms and facilities for use and secure them afterwards. The position must be cognizant of the high profile of the Legislature and ensure all undertaken issues are handled with tact and discretion and follow protocol.

Requirements

Completion of grade 12 plus a minimum of one year of experience in an administrative or customer service environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in communicating effectively and interacting in a tactful, professional, and courteous manner with various office staff and the public.
At least 16 years old.
Eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and control access of MLAs and others who have legitimate access to the Chamber, galleries, corridors, and/or committee rooms.
Provide security-related duties during House sittings, committee meetings.
Support the security screening process for all members of the public who enter the Parliament Building.
Prepare the Chamber, galleries, corridors and associated rooms and facilities for use and secure them afterwards.
Handle all undertaken issues with tact and discretion and follow protocol.