Governance & By-law Researchers

Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 weeks ago


Nova Scotia, Canada Municipality of the County of Inverness Full time

Reports to: Governance & By-law Research Intern

Location: Port Hood, Nova Scotia

Job Category: Full-time [35 hours per week]

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Municipality of the County of Inverness is seeking applicants to join the Administration Department in the role of Governance & By-law Researchers. The Governance & By-law Researchers will support the Governance & By-law Research Intern in the review and revision of existing municipal by-laws to ensure that they are consistent and align with current legislation and practices. The successful candidates will be analytical in their approach and develop best practices for the research and development of by-law related tasks. The anticipated start date of the Governance & By-law Researchers is May 2024 and will continue for a period of sixteen (16) weeks.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Support and collaborate with the Governance & By-law Research Intern.
  • Review and evaluate current existing municipal by-laws.
  • Analyze available data and other available information for trends to determine recommended revisions.
  • Research by-laws of surrounding municipal units to determine benchmarks and best practices currently in use.
  • Conduct research on topics of interest in support of bylaws and other related policies.
  • Identify issues to be addressed, creating a workflow document to support the resolution of issues.
  • Identify resources of relevant research and information.
  • Develop a variety of by-law options for CAO and Council review.
  • Support the CAO and Council with communications to residents, proprietors, stakeholders, and other interested parties pertaining to by-law information.
  • Collaborate with municipal employees throughout the process of gathering and disseminating information pertaining to by-laws.
  • Adhere to the Municipality’s policy regarding records management.
  • Participate in various internal organizational committees, as required.
  • Commit to achieving excellence in quality service through high level continuous improvement systems.
  • Adhere to federal & provincial legislation and regulations.
  • Conduct and attend safety, operational and training meetings as required.

SAFETY:

  • Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the Municipality of the County of Inverness.
  • Report to the Governance & By-law Research Intern, all work situations which are suspected of being unhealthy or unsafe.
  • Report to the Governance & By-law Research Intern any employee whose on-the-job performance or actions contravenes established safety procedures or work practices.
  • Report to the Governance & By-law Research Intern, all Occupational Health & Safety related injuries or property damage regardless of severity.
  • Submit reports on accidents and other hazardous conditions discovered and promptly attend to all hazardous situations.
  • Report all near-misses and incidents to the Governance & By-law Research Intern

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education in a discipline related to policy review and writing. A background in political science, public administration, law, criminology or by-law related fields is preferred.
  • Extensive proficiency in policy writing and researching preferred.
  • Familiarity with municipal government, by-laws, provincial statutes and regulations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
  • Ability to maintain and protect confidential information.
  • Ability to self-motivate and adapt to independent work.

The Municipality of the County of Inverness is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

To apply for this position, forward your cover letter and resume in confidence to jobs@invernesscounty.ca . This role will remain open until filled.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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