Analyst (Justice and National Security)

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Reporting to the Senior Manager, Justice and National Security, the analyst works within multidisciplinary teams and provides parliamentarians with authoritative, high-quality, impartial information, research, and in-depth analysis tailored to the needs of parliamentary committees, parliamentary associations, and individual parliamentarians.

The incumbent performs the following duties:

• Conducting research and analysis, and synthesizing information from a variety of sources to support parliamentary committees, parliamentary associations, and individual parliamentarians.
• Preparing impartial, and client-focused briefing notes, reports, background documents, presentations, and other analytical products tailored to the needs of parliamentarians.
• Monitoring and assessing developments in public policy, government operations, legislation, and emerging issues to determine their implications and provide timely analysis.
• Collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to support committee studies, hearings, special projects, and parliamentary initiatives, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Education:

• A Master of Laws (LL.M.); OR
• Membership in good standing with the law society (bar) of a Canadian province or territory; OR
• A bachelor's degree in a field related to the position, combined with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; OR
• A master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position.

Experience:

• Experience conducting research, analysis, and providing advice or recommendations on issues related to one or more areas of federal public policy.
• Experience drafting legal documents on complex issues within one or more areas of federal jurisdiction.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Canadian parliamentary system, including the roles, procedures, and functions of Parliament, parliamentary committees, and parliamentary associations.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, analytical techniques, and information-gathering practices used to assess complex public policy and legislative issues.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Client Focus
• Embracing Diversity
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Research
• Teamwork
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness

Asset Criteria:

• Knowledge or experience in criminal law and/or national security.
• Knowledge or experience applying Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus).

Conditions of Employment:

• A successful pre-employment security screening.
• A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative): CBC/CBC. 

Second language self-assessment test: 

To help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your written expression and reading comprehension in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

Try out the self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension.

For more information on language requirements, see the language requirements for candidates.

Please include a cover letter with your application describing how you meet the education and experience requirements of the position. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please combine your cover letter and CV into a single document or upload your cover letter on the second page of the application form.

The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and persons with disabilities for this position.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free staffing process. If you have an accommodation request or require material in an accessible format, please contact us at [email protected].

Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

This selection process may include a second-language evaluation, a written exam, and an interview. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and knowledge-based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to move to the next stage of the selection process.

Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge and/or competencies.

Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.

Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.

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