Sessional Officer

Competition: LA262705

Position Type: Auxiliary As-and-When Required (through December 31, 2026)

Competition Close Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PT

Salary Range: $28.26 - $34.46 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 Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms is seeking three (3) attentive, diplomatic and service-oriented individuals for the auxiliary as-and-when position of Sessional Officer.

Reporting to the Gallery, Chamber, Corridor, or Security Scanning Supervisor, the Sessional Officers facilitate and control access of MLAs and others who have legitimate access to the Chamber, galleries, corridors, and/or committee rooms, and provide security-related duties during House sittings, committee meetings and support the security screening process for all members of the public who enter the Parliament Building. They prepare the Chamber, galleries, corridors and associated rooms and facilities for use and secure them afterwards. The position must be cognizant of the high profile of the Legislature and ensure all undertaken issues are handled with tact and discretion and follow protocol.

Sessional Officers work a fluctuating work schedule. Work hours are as-needed and can fall between 8:30am and 7:00pm, Mondays through Thursdays when the House is in session. When the House is in session, typical hours for a Sessional Officer are 28 hours per week.  Other work is available during visitor hours on an as needed basis when the House is not in session. Visitor hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and are seven days per week during the summer months. For more information about the sessional schedule, please view the parliamentary calendar on our website Parliamentary-Calendar.pdf (leg.bc.ca).

Qualifications

Applicants must be/have:

• Completion of grade 12 plus a minimum of one year of experience in an administrative or customer service environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience in communicating effectively and interacting in a tactful, professional, and courteous manner with various office staff and the public.

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

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 benefits 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, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.


• Health and wellness– We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.


• Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.


• Retirement benefits– We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.


• Vacation benefits– We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here .  

Note

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

Within an hour of applying via the online portal, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please contact [email protected].

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted.  An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada. 

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
E-mail: [email protected] | Telephone: 250-387-5532 | Web: www.leg.bc.ca

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