The Legislative Assembly of Ontario seeks a dynamic non-partisan leader who possesses proven strong leadership skills, in-depth parliamentary and legislative knowledge and demonstrated executive management experience in a parliamentary setting. The Clerk is the chief permanent officer of the Legislature and the principle authority on the laws, practices and privileges of Parliament. The Clerk has charge of all matters pertaining to the House and legislation and is the chief executive of Assembly administration. The Clerk is appointed by the Assembly and serves at the pleasure of the Legislative Assembly at the rank and status of Deputy Minister.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership, policy and strategic direction to four diverse and distinct divisions in the management of the Office of the Assembly.
• Act as the Secretary of the Board of Internal Economy, the Assembly’s governance body.
• Provide expert advice to the Speaker and Members of the Legislature in all matters relating to parliamentary procedure and practice.
• Create, maintain and ensure the custody of all records of the House.
• Receive bills as introduced and ensure that they are processed in compliance with procedures in the Standing Orders of the House.
• Provide procedural and administrative services for all Legislative Committees.
• Lead and direct all administrative requirements relating to the operation of the House and its Committees as well as related elements such as security, education outreach and protocol.
• Oversee and direct a range of legal and privilege related matters on behalf of the Assembly.
• Act as the Secretary of the Ontario Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Secretary of the Ontario section of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie.
• Receive dignitaries with or on behalf of the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly.

How You Qualify

• The ideal candidate will be recognized as a person of integrity with in-depth highly specialized subject-matter knowledge of parliamentary rules of debate, practices, procedures and parliamentary privilege.
• The successful candidate will have significant experience serving in a senior executive role in a public sector or parliamentary environment, developing and implementing policies and programs.
• The successful candidate will have a record of success as a strategic leader with the ability to establish an organizational vision and set strategic direction.
• The successful candidate will have exceptional communication, decision-making and interpersonal skills, and an ability to address sensitive, potentially high-profile issues.
• You must have a commitment to the highest degree of professionalism, political neutrality, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.

If you join the Legislative Assembly, you can expect:

• To lead and work with a team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic work environment
• A comprehensive benefit and pension package
• Access to an employee and family assistance program

If you share our values and are interested in this position, select the "Apply Now" at the bottom of the page.

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.