Senior Legislative Officer

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legislative Affairs Officer to join our team. Responsibilities will include:
•    Provide oversight for the preparation of Council agendas for approval, public and special hearings and associated follow-up;
•    Provide information, legislative advice and procedures to Boards, Council, its Committees and recording secretaries;
•    Coordinate census and election activities and appointed as the Substitute Returning Officer;
•    Act as the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, set dates for quasi-judicial hearings, coordinate and inform Board members, attend and record all meetings, provide official decision to Board and appellant;
•    Responsible to stay current and provide research assistance and direction to other business centres and Council in a variety of legislative and legal functions;
•    Provide oversight and support in the development of policies and bylaws, while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements;
•    Assist with the oversight of the records and information management program and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) programs to ensure compliance with the records and retention policies and respective legislation;
•    Provide oversight for large FOIP and Ombudsman projects and development of programs guidelines;
•    Ensure activities are conducted according to OH&S and Town Standards.

What you Bring
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is equivalency to ….
•    Diploma or certificate in Local Government Administration;
•    Eligibility to obtain Commissioner for Oaths certification;
•    5 or more years related work experience representing continuous learning and career progression including at least 1-2 years of experience in indirect supervision, leadership/mentorship;
•    Strong political acumen, diplomacy and confidentiality;
•    Strong research and policy writing skills and interpretation;
•    Strong attention to detail;
•    Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills;
•    Problem solving and sound decision making;
•    Adaptability/flexibility.