Manager, Legislative Services

**_About Our Community:_**

Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. Prince George's central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure. It is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George - spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you Discover all these opportunities and more

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About Our Organization:_**

The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for training, wellness programs and professional development, we offer a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

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About The Opportunity:_**

Specific key responsibilities include: managing City Council and Council Committee meeting administration, including agenda preparation, minutes, recordings, public notifications, logistics; disseminating decisions and action items to appropriate departments; ensuring all staff reports to Council contain the necessary process information to facilitate Council's decision-making; providing advice to report authors regarding format, processes, and standards; and attending Council and Council Committee meetings to ensure adherence to procedural rules and provide procedural advice. In this role you will provide legislative/administrative research and advisory services to senior leadership and prepare reports, bylaws, policies, letters, and other documents. The Manager interprets bylaws and Council and Committee resolutions. You will lead, mentor, and develop staff, identify succession planning and growth opportunities, manage staff performance and liaise with human resources on escalated personnel matters. You will manage City Council and Administrative policies and procedures. This role manages assigned projects from inception to execution and assigns project tasks to staff. The Manager administers oaths, affirmations, affidavits, and declaration to be taken under oath as required and possess signing authority for certain City documents. The Manager certifies copies of bylaws and other documents, keeps the corporate seal and affixes same to documents. You will use your innovative approach to identify and implement continuous improvements.

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About Your Background:_**

Ideally, you have a university degree in public administration, business, political science, law, or a related discipline, coupled with a certificate in Local Government Administration and at least five years of experience in corporate administration roles in local government with similar responsibilities. You are experienced working with elected officials, senior staff, the public, and the media. You have considerable knowledge of the _Community Charter_, _Local Government Act_, _Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,_ and parliamentary procedure. Certification as a Municipal Clerk, and completion of Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) Program courses are considered assets for this role. A valid full privilege Class 5 BC driver's license (or out of province equivalent) and a clear Police Information Check for offences related to the position are also requirements.

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Why You Will Love Working for our Team at the City of Prince George:_**
- Join a professional and dedicated team who care deeply about the community they serve. Use your ability to build and maintain strong positive relationships with elected officials, staff, and external agencies to excel in this position
- Enjoy a competitive annual salary of $114,790 to $126,556 plus a comprehensive benefits and pension package.

For more information about living and working in Prince George,

please visit: _Move Up Prince George_ / _City of Prince George_
- The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._