Competition

Competition: LA262747

Position Type: Auxiliary As-and-When Required (until December 31, 2027)

Competition Close Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PCT

Salary Range: $37.32 - $45.52 hourly + 8% vacation pay. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION PDF

Job Summary

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Hansard Services department is seeking three eager, professional and detail-oriented individuals for the auxiliary as-and-when position of Editor.

Under the general supervision of an Editorial Team Leader, the Editor works as part of a team to create accurate, reliable, timely, and high-quality transcripts of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly. Working within tight deadlines, the Editor implements Hansard editorial and procedural guidelines and conducts research using in-house resources and support, ensuring all transcripts meet Hansards editorial, research, and procedural quality standards. In addition, the Editor participates in departmental projects, mentors colleagues and supports Editorial Team Leaders.

Editors work a fluctuating schedule.



When the House is in session, typically from February to June and October to December, Editors generally work shifts with work hours falling between 10:00am and 8:00pm, Mondays through Thursdays. Additional work may be available on an as-needed basis for sessional Fridays and during months when the House is not in session. For more information about the sessional schedule, please view the parliamentary calendar on our website

https://www.leg.bc.ca/parliamentary-business/parliamentary-calendar

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

- Post-secondary education in a writing-intensive program (e.g. English, History, Political Science, Journalism, Communications or a related program), plus at least three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

- Experience working with Hansard or parliamentary documents.
- Experience with professional standards and style guides.
- Professional training and/or certification in editing.
- Copy-editing experience.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

Who We Are

Our values ground our work and reflect the beliefs and principles that are importantto how we work with others.





- Impartiality – We are non-partisan and objective in the performance of our duties.
- Integrity– We build trust through responsible actions and respectful relationships.
- Openness–We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment and promote publicaccess and engagement.
- Respect–We work together collaboratively with mutual respect, trust,andkindness.
- Stewardship– We ensure institutional continuity and renewal.

Learn about the Legislative Assembly and what we do by watching this video

What We Offer

- Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
- Community, engagement and recognition– We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.
- Extended health benefits –We provide eligible employees with a competitive perks package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer a Health Care Spending Account to help cover eligible additional medical expenses that are not covered by the extended health care package.
- Work-life balance -We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for

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