Legislative Counsel Jobs

The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

Reviews and analyzes current legislation and regulations that affect higher education and the CSU.

Excellent written and oral communications skills are an essential component of being an effective advocate for the CSU.

Knowledge of computer research programs and networks information services is important for all OFR employees.

Assist the Assistant Vice Chancellor in developing a comprehensive strategy for implementing the CSU federal priorities each year.

Helps develop CSU legislative recommendations, regulatory responses, and impact statements.

Strong organizational and time management experience;

Manage the day to day operations of the Ottawa office

Manage Stakeholder Relations (setting up meetings, completing meeting follow up, and drafting correspondence);

Knowledge of the Estimates process

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Writing report briefs on wide array of research topics for the Member

Be able to take direction, work independently, and manage a variety of tasks;

be able to take direction, work independently, and manage a variety of tasks;

Be eligible to work in Canada;

Be enrolled in postsecondary studies;

Demonstrate conscientiousness, reliability, flexibility, composure, leadership, tact, confidentiality, and be detail oriented;

Be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs (22 kgs); and

Law degree from a recognized university, with a diploma in legislative drafting or equivalent training or experience;

Recent and extensive experience in drafting legislative texts and providing legal and legislative advice;

Experience working for the Government of Canada or for a provincial or territorial government, or in a parliamentary setting;

Knowledge of the legislative process and the Canadian parliamentary system;

Sound knowledge of constitutional law and administrative law;

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