Job ID: 217509-67

Classification: PAA: $82,101 – $106,576

Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Closing Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

About the Senate

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.

How will you contribute?

Join Senator Rosa Galvez, Independent Senator for Quebec, in advancing national policy on climate action, environmental sustainability, and green innovation. With over 25 years of expertise in environmental engineering, Senator Galvez specializes in pollution control, sustainable development, and climate risk assessments. She is a leading voice in Canada’s push for a net-zero economy, having introduced the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and earned numerous awards for her environmental leadership.

This position offers the opportunity to support her impactful work through research, analysis, and strategic communication on key environmental and climate issues. You will contribute to shaping her positions on legislation, engage with stakeholders, and ensure her continued influence in environmental policy.

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis on climate and environmental policy;

• Draft speeches, briefing notes, and reports on key issues;

• Monitor Senate proceedings and identify opportunities for engagement;

• Provide evidence-based advice to support legislative priorities;

• Represent the Senator at meetings and events, building relationships with key stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about environmental policy, climate action, and sustainable development.

Open to

The general public, to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Office of the Honourable Senator Rosa Galvez.

Please note that “indeterminate” refers to an employment contract with no specified end date.

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 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.

Prerequisites

• University degree in environmental science, engineering, law, public policy, or a related field; or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience in environmental policy, climate action, or sustainable development;
• Extensive and recent experience in researching, analyzing and assessing a broad range of information and making recommendations;
• Extensive and recent experience in writing documents such as briefing notes, reports, statements and speeches;
• Experience in providing strategic advice to senior officials on a variety of politically sensitive issues;
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with senior officials and/or parliamentarians;
• Extensive experience in using the MS-Office suite;
• Strategic and organized thinker with the ability to coordinate and multi-task to accomplish a variety of activities with tight timelines;
• Knowledge of effective communication techniques, methods, and practices, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally both orally and in writing;
• Knowledge and experience in the parliamentary process and political strategy;
• Proficiency in French is essential; bilingualism (French and English) is considered a strong asset.

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Judgement
Adaptability
Dependability
Teamwork and Cooperation
Action Management
Attention to detail

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

How to apply

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Relocation and travel expenses incurred during this process are the applicant's responsibility.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. You must consent to receiving e-mails from our system in your online profile.

The Senate of Canada reserves the right to retain a determined number of candidates who best meet the essential requirements of the position.

The Senate of Canada is a separate and distinct employer from the federal public service and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

We thank all those who apply to this selection process.

The posting closes at 11:59 p.m. EDT on the closing date stated above.