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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