Clerk Assistant/Committee Clerk

This job opportunity is being advertised on behalf of the following organization and is not a Manitoba government civil service position.

Clerk Assistant/Committee Clerk

P9 Professional Officer 9

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Legislative Assembly

Clerk's Office - Committees Branch

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 10824

Salary(s): P9 $3,112.43 - $3,828.73 bi-weekly

Closing Date: March 15, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people and visible minorities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba seeks a Clerk Assistant / Committee Clerk who will play a significant role providing information and advice to MLAs from all parties, offices of the Assembly, government and opposition staff, media and the public. The incumbent is a non-partisan employee of the Legislative Assembly, not a government employee.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• You must be, and remain, politically non-partisan in both perception and fact.
• You must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including working outside of standard office hours.

Qualifications:
Your Essential Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in a relevant field, or an appropriate combination of education, skills and experience appropriate to the position
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and deal effectively with challenging situations
• Strong organizational, logistical, and time management skills
• The ability to work on a team as well as independently with minimum supervision
• The ability to adapt to change and identify and resolve problems to complex situations

Your Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the administration of public meetings
• Experience working with and interpreting legislation, regulations, parliamentary precedents and statutes
• Knowledge of Manitoba political history
• Fluency in the French language

Duties:
What You’ll Do
In your role as a Clerk Assistant within the Legislative Chamber and in Committees, and as an indispensable member of a dynamic team comprising six Legislative Clerks, you will contribute essential procedural, administrative, and logistical support to the Assembly, including:

• Serving as a Clerk-at-the-Table in the Legislative Chamber during sittings of the Assembly
• Effectively administering in person and virtual Standing Committee and Committee of Supply meetings in accordance with the rules and practices of the House
• Providing advice to Members of the Assembly regarding parliamentary procedures and practices
• Conducting and collaborating on a wide range of procedural research tasks
• Collecting and managing rulings and precedents set by Speakers and Committee Chairpersons
• Proposing new initiatives and participating in special projects and training
• Liaising extensively with members of the public, elected officials and political staff
• Demonstrating the utmost sensitivity, tact, integrity and good judgment

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce as an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 10824

Manitoba Legislative Assembly

Human Resource Services

302-386 Broadway

Winnipeg MB , R3C 3R6

Phone: 204-945-7279

Fax: 204-948-3115

Email: hr@legassembly.mb.ca

Competitive process: The competition will include a board interview and a comprehensive written assessment. The successful candidate will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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