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 Town’s legislative functions.
What You’ll 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 Town’s 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 quasi-judicial 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.
What You Bring:
Education & Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
- 5-7 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.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and research capabilities.
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