Job Competition

This is a 12-Month Contract Opportunity

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly, with innovation and excellence in parliamentary operations? At the Office of the Assembly, we're not just supporting Parliament; we’re a dynamic team dedicated to driving change and making an impact every day.

At the heart of our mission is to provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, along with operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is intricately tied to the strength and diversity of our staff, as we champion our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence.

Looking for a rewarding career where you can share your expertise in an Index and Reference Assistant capacity? Seize this opportunity to embody our organizational values within our Hansard Publications and Language Services Branch. As a valued member of our team, reporting directly to the Supervisor, Index and Reference, you will collaborate closely with a dynamic group of Index and Reference professionals.

This is a backfill position.

Click here for a detailed look at the position description.

What You’ll Do

You’ll act with integrity to:

• Create and maintain a variety of electronic resources to support the publication of the official reports of debates (Hansard) of the Legislative Assembly, its committees and other House publications
• Demonstrate the utmost tact, diplomacy and confidentiality in a politically-sensitive environment

You’ll support our collaboration as you:

• Assist with maintaining and posting on the index webpages on the Assembly website as well as maintaining in-house electronic resources
• Support desktop publishing demands and prepare Hansard indexes and related materials for publication
• Participate in team meetings and projects
• Provide administrative support and reception relief services, including welcoming visitors and receiving external and internal materials and communications

How You Qualify

You demonstrate excellence through your:

• Minimum completion of a two- to three-year college diploma, with preference in a field related to information management or library science, and up to 6-months of related experience
• Strong editing/proofreading skills and proven ability to multitask and organize work to meet competing deadlines
• Working knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 suite and SharePoint
• IT skills to perform digital publishing, and web-based activities and work with the Branch’s content management system (CMS)
• Basic HTML coding skills
• Interest in current affairs, and knowledge of the legislative process
• Knowledge of French is considered an asset

Here’s what awaits you:

• A dynamic, unique work environment
• A team of dedicated professionals
• Support for your career through training and development
• Access to an employee and family assistance program

If you’re ambitious, passionate, and ready to make your mark, seize the opportunity by selecting "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.

Join us in shaping the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly. Your journey starts here!

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who champions diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where unique perspectives are valued, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you need accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hr@ola.org.

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.