SENIOR ADVISOR, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Job title: SENIOR ADVISOR, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Job description: The Library of Parliament is a non-partisan organization providing stimulating and

rewarding work in support of Canadian parliamentary democracy. We recognize that our

employees are our most important asset and, as such, we offer excellent benefits, a

minimum of four weeks vacation leave, flexible work schedule options, 35-hour work

week, learning opportunities to support professional and career development, competitive

salaries, and more!

The Library of Parliament believes that the excellence for which it is known is enhanced by

nurturing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences and supports the

full participation of all employees. The Library is committed to creating and maintaining a

diverse workforce reflecting the communities in which we live and work, the clients with

whom we work, and Canadian society as a whole.

Corporate Services (CS) provides support and services to the Library of Parliament in the

areas of human resources, finance, materiel management, corporate planning, and

information technology.

We are currently looking for candidates to staff the following position: Senior Advisor,

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plays an integral cross-functional

role at the Library. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the incumbent of this

position plays a key role in formulating DEI strategies and implementing DEI solutions to

support the Library’s strategic priority to build and sustain a healthy and inclusive

workplace. Working closely with various stakeholders across the organization (including

the Parliamentary Librarian, members of the executive team, underrepresented employees,

teams across the organization, and partners across Parliament Hill), the Senior Advisor

applies a solutions-oriented lens to promote positive cultural change and implement

measures in support of diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, indigeneity, and

accessibility.

SENIOR ADVISOR, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

HUMAN RESOURCES

CORPORATE SERVICES

Indeterminate

MPA-5 ($92,123-$108,976)

(Bilingual staffing – imperative: CBC/CBC)

Note: While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required at Library of

Parliament workplaces located in the National Capital Region

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• The salary scale is based on 2021 rates.

For the purposes of this selection process, the competencies listed in the attached

Competency Profile will be evaluated.

The following knowledge criteria and skills will also be evaluated:

• Sound knowledge of concepts, theories, principles and practices related to diversity,

equity, inclusion, indigeneity, anti-racism, and accessibility

• Knowledge of related laws and regulations such as the Canadian Human Rights Act,

the Employment Equity Act, and the Accessible Canada Act

• Knowledge of the concepts, theories, approaches and procedures of change

management, project management, and organizational behaviour

• Strong research, analytical and comprehension skills, to review and analyze a wide

variety of material, develop strategies and make recommendations, manage projects,

assess and manage issues and advise clients and stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal and listening skills to lead project teams, consult with and advise

managers and staff, foster relationships with internal and external partners and

stakeholders, as well as well-developed communication skills and ability to build

consensus, to present, discuss and address complex, difficult and highly sensitive

subjects

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Post-secondary education in a field related to diversity, equity and inclusion or a

combination of post-secondary education and experience working in diversity, equity

and inclusion, indigeneity, anti-racism and/or accessibility

• Demonstrated experience leading complex diversity, equity, and inclusion-related

projects, initiatives, and/or activities

• Demonstrated experience providing advice and guidance to all levels of an

organization (from employees to senior management) on issues related to diversity,

equity, inclusion, indigeneity, anti-racism, and/or accessibility

• Experience working or consulting with persons from marginalized or

underrepresented groups

• Experience conducting systemic (policy, system, process, or software) reviews,

identifying barriers, and implementing solutions to remove or reduce barriers from an

intersectional lens

• Demonstrated ability and willingness for continuous learning in the field of diversity,

equity, inclusion, indigeneity, anti-racism, and /or accessibility

Asset Qualifications:

• Knowledge of human resource management principles and foundations
• Experience facilitating group conversations

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Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain successfully:

• A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative:
• A pre-employment screening

Additional Information:

• The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and strongly encourages

applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and

persons with disabilities for this position.

• This selection process is open to the public.
• This selection process may include a second-language evaluation 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.

• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment,

starting with the staffing process. If you require accommodations during any phase of

the evaluation process, please contact us at

• 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.

• The vaccination requirement for employees of the Library of Parliament established

by the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination was suspended. The Library of Parliament

will continue to follow the situation closely, and should the epidemiological

conditions change, we will assess whether there is a need to reinstate the vaccination

policy and the associated essential condition of employment applicable to

indeterminate, determinate, student and intern hiring.

• Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will

be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

• Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.
• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.
• Only those legally permitted to work in Canada can participate in this

selection process.

Apply no later than 19 November 2023 – 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).

To apply, please send us your curriculum vitae, along with a covering letter indicating how you meet each of

the education and experience requirements of the position.

Please quote your full name and 23-LOP-345 in your documents and in the subject line of your email.

Send your application by email at

Questions? Contact Human Resources at 343-542-4836

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We thank you for your interest. Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be

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