Guide Nova Scotia House of Assembly committees with procedural knowledge, sound judgment, and explicit communication. Support Chairs and members under minimal direction.
This Committee Clerk position provides executive-level administrative, operational, and procedural support to Standing and Select Committees. You advise Chairs and committee members on roles, practices, procedures, and precedents. Your work helps committees accomplish mandates under the House of Assembly Act and Rules and Forms of Procedure.

Key Responsibilities

Advise committee Chairs and members on proceduresExplain committee roles, practices, and precedentsSupport committee work according to legislative mandatesMaintain permanent documentation and submission recordsPrepare Standing Committee annual reportsRequirements:
Five years of related experience or equivalent combinationIn-depth understanding of legislative committee functionsAbility to manage politically sensitive committee workAbility to build senior internal and external relationshipsHigh judgment, discretion, courtesy, and confidenceBring legislative procedure, advisory judgment, and relationship-building skills to committee operations within Nova Scotia’s Legislature.

📌 House Assembly Procedural Advisor (Canada)
🏢 The Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Canada