City Clerk

**City of Red Deer**

**City Clerk**:
**Job Type**
Management / Administration

**Organization**
The City of Red Deer

**Competition Number**
J#145

**Closing date**
**Apr 21, 2023**
- Centrally located between Alberta’s two largest cities with over 100km of beautiful trails within Red Deer City Limits our City has a lot to offer. The City of Red Deer is always on the hunt for talented and success driven people. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace._

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for the right person to fill the Permanent Full-time position of **City Clerk** in our Legal & Legislative Services department. The City Clerk will be responsible for leading the City’s legislative functions, quasi-judicial tribunals, elections and census and special projects.

The City Clerk sets consistent direction within the Legislative Services staff to build expertise within the team, align department activities with the City’s direction and supports a healthy and positive work environment. This position works in a political environment providing governance and procedural advice to Council, City Manager, Administration, and the public.
- University Degree in Law, Political Science, Public Administration or other related discipline. Equivalent education and qualifications will be considered.
- Completion of related certifications such as the below will be considered an asset.
- Municipal Government education such as National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I and II.
- Assessment Review Board Clerk Certification.
- Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Clerk Certification.
- Training in Robert’s Rules of Order and parliamentary procedures.
- Professional designations such as a Certified Municipal Clerk or Registered Parliamentarian.
- Ten years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a fast-paced municipal or equivalent setting.
- Thorough experience understanding legislation and extensive knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and Local Authorities Election Act.
- Thorough knowledge of processes related to the administration of bylaws.
- Quasi-Judicial experience will be considered an asset.
- Elections expertise will be considered an asset.
- Previous experience supervising staff in a unionized environment.
- Strong political acumen.
- Committed to supporting Council and the organization in meeting strategic goals.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
- Experience overseeing budgets and conducting basic analysis of financial information.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and promote positive working relationships.
- Thorough knowledge of the organization and function of a city government; including knowledge of City Bylaws.
- Thorough understanding of strategic plans, service plans, budgeting, and performance measures.
- Thorough understanding in and use of technology in a municipal environment.

**What we offer**:
In addition to the very competitive wage and an excellent benefit package; we offer a great work environment with a dynamic and dedicated team of likeminded professionals. If you like what you have read and think this is the job for you; come build your career with the City of Red Deer. We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to work in an ever-growing environment and to work with an awesome group of people.
- Applicants not contacted are thanked for their interest._

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : Experience an asset