Keeping Ontario's Legislative Assembly running smoothly takes many talented people, doing many different jobs—from camera operators and committee clerks, to purchasing officers and researchers. The Office of the Assembly is dedicated to serving Ontario's Parliament.
Together, we provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, as well as operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is determined by the strength and diversity of our staff and by supporting our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration and excellence.
Manager, House Documents
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario seeks a Manager, House Documents who, as part of our House Publications and Language Services Branch, in Toronto, ON, will oversee the production and publication of House documents and, through gradual training as a Clerk at the Table, will provide procedural advice to the Speaker and Members of the Assembly on the interpretation and application of the Standing Orders and parliamentary practice, procedure, and privilege
About the job
You'll act with integrity to:
- Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in a non-partisan support role
- Exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgement in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment when dealing with MPPs, staff of the Legislative Assembly, the general public, and other external clients
You'll support our collaboration as you:
- Act as the central coordinator for the timely production of all the official document-related activities of the House as they relate to the responsibilities with which the Clerk of the House is charged under the Standing Orders
- Oversee the safekeeping of all records and papers of the House, the printing and distribution of the Bills, Orders and Notices Paper and Votes and Proceedings, and the printing and proper indexing of the Journals and Final Status of Business
- Give sound advice to senior management and elected officials
- Convey information relating to the business of the House and the use of specific wording in House documents
- Manage the Team Lead and the Legislative Information Coordinators by developing work performance foals and managing performance through review, coaching and counselling
What you bring to the team
You demonstrate excellence through your:
- Completion of a University degree and 3-5 years of related experience
- Proven experience as a leader and editorial professional
- Superior interpersonal skills to create a positive environment
- Ability to establish cohesive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Knowledge of publishing and print production techniques, practices and principles
- Interest in and/or knowledge of the function of the Legislative Assembly
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Specialized knowledge of parliamentary procedures and some proficiency in French are preferred
If you join our team, you can expect:
- To work with a team of dedicated professionals
- A competitive benefits package and Employee Assistance Program
- Continued training and development
- A dynamic working environment
- To have access to an employee and family assistance program
- Long Service Recognition Awards
Salary Range: $90,348 to $136,530
File No.: LA-2022-80
Closing Date: October 17, 2022If you share our values and are interested in this position, please visit us at
https://www.ola.org/ and select Careers for more details.
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario embraces diversity and, as an equal opportunity employer, is committed to creating an inclusive workplace while establishing a diversified qualified workforce. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your contact information to
hr@ola.org for follow-up.
While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.