Accessibility Officer - Ottawa, Canada - Parliament of Canada, Senate

Parliament of Canada, Senate

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID:
J Classification: SEN-08- Job Type: Indeterminate (Permanent)

Full-Time- Location:
Ottawa, Ontario-
Minimum Salary: 76585/Year-
Maximum Salary: 96900/Year

losing Date: January 16, 2023
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?:

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated professional to support our continued progress towards a barrier-free Senate

Using your proven project management skills, you'll coordinate the implementation of the Senate's accessibility plan.

Together with colleagues across the institution, you will help find solutions, deliver meaningful change and ensure accessibility is integrated into Senate activities.

You'll also track and report on progress of the plan's objectives, record feedback and responses regarding accessibility at the Senate, stay aware of legal and regulatory requirements, facilitate stakeholder consultations, develop and promote training and advise on accessibility best practices.

Open to:

The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Communications Directorate.

In addition to their resume, applicants are required to send a cover letter (maximum one page) highlighting why this role is of interest to them and tell us why they want to be part of the Senate of Canada team.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites:

A bachelor's degree in communications, social sciences or related field of study or an acceptable combination of related education and experience;
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the communications field, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the accessibility field;
Experience in the areas of employee engagement, change management, facilitating and organizing training programs and stakeholder engagement;
Experience leading longterm projects with multiple deadlines including planning and reporting;
Knowledge in the Accessible Canada Act and other regulations, standards and best practices related to accessibility;
Knowledge of Parliament and the Canadian political landscape;
Knowledge of the key components of the principles, methods and practices of Project Management in order to lead and implement the Accessibility plan;
Ability to explain complex topics in plain language in both official languages;
Skilled in writing and in communications to influence change, promote services, and present sound arguments to various targeted audiences on different platforms (reports, news releases, speaking points);
Knowledge of Senate Administration structure is an asset.

Linguistic Requirements:

English Reading Comprehension:
C
English Written Expression:
C
English Oral Proficiency:
C
French Reading Comprehension:
C
French Written Expression:
C
French Oral Proficiency:
C

Competencies:

Integrity
Respect
Service
Communication
Adaptability
Judgment
Action Management
Teamwork and cooperation

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:

The requirement for Senate employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment has been suspended. It is no longer necessary to disclose your vaccination status to be eligible for employment. Please note that the Senate may reinstate the requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

How to apply:

Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation for special needs are available upon request.

Please save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available.

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

The use of masculine gender in the text includes feminine and is used without discrimination.

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