Reference Assistant at Legislative Assembly

Job Details

Salary

$52,098–$67,146 a year

Job type

Permanent

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Full Job Description

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.

Reference Assistant

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario seeks a Reference Assistant who, as part of our House Publications and Language Services Branch, in Toronto, ON, will respond to research and reference inquiries related to Hansard and other House and committee documents, and provide support for the creation and maintenance of in-house reference resources, plans, and procedures.

What Can I Expect to Do in This Role?

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?

You’ll support our collaboration as you:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of in-house reference library and update inventory of reference material, cataloguing, and procedure manuals
• Provide indexing software support and assist in designing and maintaining index internet pages
• Respond to research and reference inquiries related to data in transcripts and use of in-hours reference resources
• Maintain in-house reference materials, proofread and incorporate required information into master data files
• Compile reference materials related to current affairs of the House and/or Committees
• Develop, coordinate and distribute internal branch communications and learning initiatives
• Assist with research as needed and support special research assignments and projects
• Provide back-up reception relief to answer calls and receive visitors and materials as required

How Do I Qualify?

You Demonstrate Excellence Through Your

• Knowledge of standard reference and library resources methods, techniques and practices
• Education/training and related on-the-job experience collecting data and compiling, creating, updating, and revising reference material
• Knowledge of computer technology systems and software applications
• Keen interest in and knowledge of current affairs

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

File No.: LA-2022-50

If you share our values and are interested in this position, please visit us at 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 testing and an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Address:

• 1 Permanent – Full Time, 99 Wellesley St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Excluded

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Schedule:

n/a

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Monday, July 25, 2022

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.