Legislative Officer
Competition number: 245-2021-EXT-LLS
Closing date: 08/04/2021
Job type: Permanent Full-time
Department: Legislative and Legal Services
Pay range: $36.35 to $45.45 per hour ($66,157 to $82,719 per year)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to Manager, Governance Services and Deputy Clerk, the Legislative Officer is responsible for the facilitation of key functions related to Council meetings, Council Committee meetings, and Public Hearings, including electronic meeting management, agenda production, record (minutes) production, and procedural advice and support. Working with council and committee members, internal departments, and members of the public, this position supports the County's commitment to transparent governance and decision making.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Responsibilities
- Liaise and communicate regularly with department staff to provide mentorship, advice, assistance, and direction on material being presented to Council and Priorities Committee
- Attend all relevant meetings pertaining to Council and Priorities Committee
- Monitor compliance with administrative procedures relating to council reports and make recommendations for revisions as necessary and appropriate, such as pre-meeting legislative drafting assistance in the preparation of reports, policies, and notices of motion, bylaws and amendments
- Protect Council closed session records and maintain strict confidentiality with respect to such records
- Coordinating the annual calendar for Council meetings, Priorities Committee meetings, and Public Hearings, and coordinating the calendar of internal deadlines for all agendas related to these bodies
- Electronically record proceedings of meetings in accordance with the legislation within the Municipal Government Act and the County's Meeting Procedures Bylaw
- Respond to questions from elected officials, media, administration and the general public regarding meeting procedures and provide all relevant information
- Coordination, maintenance and training for staff on Council Report Writing
- Coordination, maintenance and training for staff on the electronic meeting management software (eSCRIBE)
- Providing complex research services to the public, administration and elected officials regarding bylaws, policies, resolutions and other Council records (present and historical)
Requirements:
Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Ability to assess multiple competing priorities and analyze benefits and consequences in developing solutions
- Strong understanding of the operations and administration of municipal governments
- Strong understanding of legislative requirements related to Meetings of Council and parliamentary procedure
- Strong understanding and comfort with applying technology as well as facilitate end-user training
- Ability to research technology solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders on possible solutions and options
Qualifications
- Post-secondary training/certificate in office administration or a related field or equivalent certificate program from an approved business college
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a local government setting
- Experience with change management or project management is an asset
- Experience in a political environment an asset
- Completion of a certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice is an asset
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Conditions of Employment
- Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
To apply: please click the link below:
Career: Legislative Officer | Strathcona County
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. In addition to providing a dynamic working environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials as noted in the resume.
Competition #245-2021-EXT-LLS closes August 4, 2021
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Jul 22, 2021
Closing Date: Aug 04, 2021