BENJAMIN DENNIE
Ottawa
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Proceedings & Verification Officer
House of Commons of Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada
09.2023 - Current
- Recorded and annotated parliamentary debates and committee proceedings using PRISM software;
- Verified and managed data to ensure the accuracy of official publications;
- Conducted research and validated references, coordinating with parliamentarians and other support staff for seamless meetings and publication;
- Maintained audio equipment and resolved technical issues in real-time.
Regional Mentor - Northern Ontario
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported first-year students from Northern Ontario with the university experience, course registration, and transitioning from high school;
- Held one-on-one meetings, provided phone and email support, and led campus tours in both official languages.
Page
House of Commons of Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted Members of Parliament, the Speaker, and other parliamentary staff during proceedings;
- Supported special events in the House of Commons;
- Served as a liaison, distributing documents, messages, and items within the West Block of Parliament.
President
FESFO (Fédération de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne)
Ottawa, ON
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted political lobbying on issues such as post-secondary education and youth engagement;
- Researched and consulted Franco-Ontarian youth to address relevant concerns;
- Represented the federation as an executive council member during media interviews and meetings with the Ministry of Education and Francophone organizations.
Student Trustee
Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel Ontario
Greater Sudbury, ON
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared and presented monthly reports to the school board's political table;
- Represented all board students at events, conferences, and provincial meetings (RECFO, AFOCSC, etc.);
- Collaborated with student councils and their presidents across the school board.
Education
B.Sc.Soc. & J.D. - Political Science and Juris Doctor
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON05-2028
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) -
École Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse-Nord
Blind River, ON06.2022
Skills
- Bilingual (French and English);
- Data research and validation;
- Software and computer skills (PRISM, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop/Premiere);
- Document verification, management and organization;
- Facilitation, mentoring and leadership;
- Communication and interpersonal collaboration;
- Adaptability and task management;
- Knowledge of the Canadian political system
- Neutrality and professionalism in a political setting;
Timeline
Regional Mentor - Northern Ontario
University of Ottawa
05.2024 - 09.2024
Proceedings & Verification Officer
House of Commons of Canada
09.2023 - Current
Page
House of Commons of Canada
08.2022 - 08.2023
President
FESFO (Fédération de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne)
07.2021 - 07.2022
Student Trustee
Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel Ontario
08.2020 - 08.2022
B.Sc.Soc. & J.D. - Political Science and Juris Doctor
University of Ottawa
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) -
École Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse-Nord