Reporting to the Director, Legislative Services, this position provides support to Administration and Council to guide municipal decisions and activities.
Reporting to the Director, Legislative Services, this position provides support to Administration and Council to guide municipal decisions and activities.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will have a minimum 2-year Post-Secondary Diploma in Paralegal Studies; however, Post-Secondary education in municipal government, law, or related field would be considered. Completion of the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration is required, while a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, political science, economics or social sciences is considered an asset. Completion of the Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate, as well as a Supervision Citation or Certificate would be considered assets. The candidate must have, or ability to obtain a Commissioner for Oaths designation, or ability to become a member of the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals (AAPP). A minimum of three (3) years of experience in municipal government, law, or a related field is required, with experience in administrative, contract, or commercial law is considered an asset. Working knowledge of the legal structure (powers, duties, responsibilities) of municipalities and agencies of municipalities, and knowledge of municipal legislation is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, along with a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service abilities, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following: