25-172 Policy and Legal Advisor

Policy And Legal Advisor Position Overview
The City of Maple Ridge is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Policy and Legal Advisor to join our Legislative Services team. Reporting to the Director of Legislative Services, this role provides confidential research, analysis, and administration support for bylaws, policies, contracts, agreements, insurance claims, and legal matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and coordinating bylaws and policies, providing basic legal guidance, and supporting departmental initiatives focused on continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the effective governance of the City while leveraging your expertise in municipal policy, legislative drafting, and legal coordination.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
Research and analyze national, provincial, and local public policy and best practices related to municipal issues; prepare reports and recommendations.Draft bylaws and policies, identify gaps, conflicts, or inconsistencies in existing or proposed bylaws and policies.Coordinate the administration, review, and maintenance of bylaws and policies.Support departments in drafting language that aligns with accepted legislative drafting principles and ensures a corporate perspective.Review contracts and development agreements, providing basic legal guidance as needed.Coordinate complex legal claims, directing them to appropriate channels.Administer contracts, agreements, and other corporate documents.Maintain and expand research databases and resource libraries; evaluate reliability and validity of new data sources.Support departmental continuous improvement initiatives, including documenting processes and recommending improvements.Assess and process insurance claims through the Municipal Insurance Association of BC; serve as the primary contact for related queries.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in business, law, political science, local government administration or public administration plus three years of related policy development and administration experience, or an equivalent combination of directly related education, training, and experience.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Experience in municipal government, legislative services, or legal administration.Strong knowledge of legislative drafting principles and municipal policy frameworks.Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Effective interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal departments, legal counsel, and external stakeholders.
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.