About the role#
The House of Commons hires students throughout the year for various positions across different service areas. This program offers hands-on experience within a political institution, allowing you to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world projects.
What you'll do#
You will contribute to projects and participate in activities across a wide range of departments. Your specific tasks depend on your field of study and placement, but generally include:
- Providing administrative support and client service.
- Assisting with accounting, commerce, procurement, contracting, and policy work.
- Supporting teams in communications, linguistics, graphic design, and web design.
- Engaging in work related to trades, culinary arts, and other operational fields.
What you'll need#
- Current enrolment as a full-time student at an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Fluency in both English and French.
- Minimum age of 16.
- Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid study permit.
- You must provide proof of enrolment during the hiring process.
Location & details#
- These positions are located in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Work is performed on-site.
- This is a paid, full-time employment program with rolling intake.
About House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada
The House of Commons of Canada serves as the legislative body for the country. Its administration provides support to Members of Parliament through infrastructure, technological connectivity, and daily publications. The organization manages the security and operations of the Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa. It employs approximately 2,692 people to assist with the work performed on Parliament Hill and in constituencies.
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