Manager Legislative Services
Manager Legislative Services
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Job Description
Join the Town of Cochrane as Manager Legislative Services!
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for municipal governance legislative excellence and policy development Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact on your community If so we want you on our team!
The Town of Cochrane is seeking a Manager Legislative Services to provide leadership and expertise in legislative processes governance and municipal law. Reporting to the Director of Legislative & Administrative Services this role is pivotal in ensuring transparency efficiency and compliance in the Towns legislative functions.
What Youll Be Doing:
Leading legislative processes including agenda preparation Council support and policy development.
Overseeing the Municipal Bylaw Registry contract retention and records management.
Managing the Towns insurance portfolio ensuring proper documentation and claims reconciliation.
Administering elections plebiscites and municipal census processes.
Acting as the Assessment Review Board and Subdivision Development Appeal Board Clerk guiding quasijudicial processes.
Providing expertise on Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) and other legislative matters.
Leading a team of professionals to support governance best practices and legislative excellence.
Overseeing procurement team and processes including overseeing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) tenders and vendor evaluations to ensure alignment with municipal regulations and strategic objectives.
What You Bring:
Education & Experience:
Postsecondary education in Public Administration Political Science or a related field.
57 years of municipal government experience with expertise in legislative and procedural processes.
A Local Government Studies Certificate or National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) (Phase II preferred).
Strong knowledge of legislation municipal law records management and FOIP.
Project management experience is a strong asset.
Skills & Abilities:
A strategic thinker with political acumen and the ability to navigate municipal governance.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Excellent communication conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement abilities.
High proficiency in legislative compliance procurement and contract management.
Detailoriented with strong analytical and research capabilities.
Why Join Cochrane
At the Town of Cochrane we take pride in fostering a collaborative innovative and supportive work environment. Youll be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of our vibrant and growing community.
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Worklife balance with a flexible engaging work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A chance to contribute to meaningful municipal projects
Ready to Make an Impact
Apply today at cochrane/jobs and be part of a team that drives legislative excellence in one of Albertas most dynamic municipalities!
This position pays between $127207 and $135897 per year.
Applications are open until 9pm MST on April 27 2025 at www.cochrane/jobs
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Other details
- Pay TypeSalary
- Employment IndicatorManagement
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
