Government of Yukon’s Legislative Assembly Department based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Deputy clerk. Government of Yukon’s Legislative Assembly Department manages legislative operations. It supports the Assembly by organizing sessions, maintaining records, and facilitating communication between representatives and constituents. The department ensures smooth legislative processes, upholding the integrity of democratic governance. It plays a crucial role in lawmaking and policy discussions in the region. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Yukon
Department: Legislative Assembly
Division: Clerk’s Office
Position: Deputy clerk
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $103303.00 – $141870.00 yearly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full time
Classification: MG05
Union: MGT
Location: Whitehorse, YT
Shift: 75 Hours/Week
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Job ID: 54205
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a university degree in public administration, political science and law
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and negotiation and conflict resolution skills and open to occasional travel within and outside of the Yukon
- The candidates should have the ability to use a wide range of computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet applications and individual and team management skills
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have extensive relevant experience, including providing procedural, legal, or research services to Members of a legislative Assembly or a committee
- The candidates should have an extensive understanding of government decision-making processes, including policy-making and legislative development and experience managing people and resources
- The candidates should have experience effectively communicating complex information and providing advice and recommendations on complex and sensitive issues
- The candidates should have knowledge of the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy and the respective roles of the Commissioner, the Executive, the Legislative Assembly, independent statutory officers, and the Courts
- The candidates should have knowledge of the principles, methods, and best practices in parliamentary governance and management accountability frameworks, including the ability to acquire knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the committees of the Legislative Assembly
- The candidates should have strong procedural, analytical, communications, and strategic planning skills and provide a Criminal Records Check
- The candidates should have the ability to acquire knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and government policies
- The candidates should have superior writing and verbal communication skills and time management and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to perform the function of a senior table officer during sittings of the Legislative Assembly
- The candidates should be able to provide strategic leadership and direction in the delivery of records management
- The candidates should be able to offer impartial procedural, advisory, and research services directly to the Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
- The candidates should be able to serve as clerk to the Committee of the Whole, providing advice directly to presiding officers on questions of witnesses and considerations of legislation and budgets
- The candidates should be able to address and resolve ongoing issues, complaints, disagreements, and other sensitive matters regarding service provision to Members while promoting and influencing a client-centric approach to service delivery
- The candidates should be able to maintain the official records of the Legislative Assembly and its committees, including the production and publication of Hansard
- The candidates should be able to perform the duties of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly in their absence
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!