Manager of Legislative Services

Job Type

Management / Administration

Organization

City of Chestermere

Closing date

Jan 7, 2026

Job Description

The City of Chestermere has an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Legislative Services. As a leader for our team, the Manager of Legislative Services will be looked upon to provide guidance, best practices and professional legislative and procedural support to city staff and Council.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides expert advice to the CAO, Directors, and Council on governance best practices, the Municipal Government Act and other relevant legislation.
• Provides legislative expertise and day-to-day coordination in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Legislative Services department.
• Assist in the research, review, development and interpretation of policies, contracts, agreements, Bylaws, provincial legislation, and other legal documents.
• Lead, prepare and guide the Legislative team and Council during Council meetings with best practices.
• Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) contact and liaison: processes ATIA and POPA requests, provides advice to staff concerning ATIA and POPA questions and concerns, provides information to the public within the limitation of the ATIA and POPA Acts.
• Census and Election coordinator: ensures all agreements, software and materials are prepared within legislative requirements; ensures all enumerators, candidates, and election workers are hired/trained; provides advice and support; updates and reports to the CAO Council and/or Municipal Affairs.
• Leads records management coordination and ensures appropriate record management procedures are followed in accordance with the Records and Retention Policy.
• Day-to-day coordination of tasks of Legislative Services team: manages day-to-day planning, operation, problem-solving of the team; conducts performance review process for all team members; provides coaching, mentoring and support, responsible for workplace safety of team members; conducts budget review of Legislative Services function.
• Participates in the assessment of the current and future needs of city administration, continuously improving governance and decision-making processes in collaboration with all departments.
• Participates in networking with subject matter experts, service providers, peers in other municipalities and maintain an awareness of best practices and opportunities.
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment for staff, visitors, the community and stakeholders.
• Participates in workplace safety initiatives, participate in formal and informal worksite safety inspections and audits, ensures compliance and accountability with the City's Health and Safety Management System, reports and assists in the analysis of near misses or incidents.
• Participates as a member of the Chestermere Emergency Response team in preparing and enabling the community to respond in the event of a local or regional disaster.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.

Required Education and Experience:

• University degree in Business, Policy Studies, Public Administration, Marketing, Management, Political Science or related discipline consider an asset.
• 10+ years of administrative and public service experience in an office environment, with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.
• Certificate in Local Government Administration is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License and Driver's Abstract deemed satisfactory by the city.
• Criminal Record Check deemed satisfactory by the city.

Expected Skills and Attributes:

• Superior knowledge of applicable Acts and regulations (e.g., Municipal Government Act, Local Authorities Election Act, Municipal Census Regulations, ATIA, POPA, etc.).
• Strict attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of governance issues.
• Superior proof-reading skills.
• Ability to adapt and evolve in a dynamic organization that is constantly changing.
• A positive attitude with superior customer service and teamwork skills.
• Workflow coordination capability; ability to motivate staff towards constant improvement.
• Ability to exercise sound business judgment and confidentiality.
• Strong work ethic and highly motivated; ability to work in a fast -paced environment and respond to action requests in a timely matter.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Working Conditions:

• Long periods of sitting, reading and concentration.
• Regular attendance at Council meetings.
• May require flexible and/or long work hours during elections and census collection.

Application Return

Apply Today:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and resume with subject line: Manager of Legislative Services - FirstName LastName.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

City of Chestermere

105 Marina Road, Chestermere, Alberta, T1X 1V7

Email:

Note: The City appreciates receiving resumes from all qualified individuals, however only those applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Education : Bachelor's degree

Experience : 5 years or more