- Establish, maintain and contribute subject matter expertise and guidance to Members of Council, Administration and the public regarding legislative process, roles, and procedures, in accordance with legislation and established practices.
- Ensure necessary materials and documents, including Bylaws and submissions from the public, are properly presented and considered before Council and its Committees,
- Ensure that an accurate record of Council and Committee activities and decisions is captured for the Corporate Record.
- Ensure debate and decisions are conducted according to proper procedure and legislation.
- Supervise a team of Legislative Advisors, including assigning work, training, performance development and management, issue resolution, budgeting, and recruitment.
- Assign staff to all meetings of Council, Council's Standing Policy Committees and other Committees, and ensuring necessary supports, templates and procedures are in place.
- Oversee the City’s legislative meeting management system and required audio/visual systems, including liaison with appropriate internal partners and external vendors,
- Research best practices, preparing reports, and delivering outreach and education activities to stakeholder groups.
- A degree in Administrative Law, Business, Commerce, Political Science, or Public Administration.
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible and diversified experience working in a public sector environment or equivalent multi-disciplined organization is required
- Experience working with legislation and experience in a direct supervisory role are required.
- A National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration, Local Government Program Certificate, Certified Municipal Clerk designation, Registered Parliamentarian, Project Management, and/or Master Municipal Clerk designation will be considered assets.
- Effective communication, political acumen, meeting management, project management and problem solving skills are also required.
Union: Exempt
Compensation: Level E $77,891 - $117,609 per annum
