Legislative Assistant

District of Fort St. James; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and pension

Job summary

The District of Fort St. James is seeking a full-time, permanent Legislative Assistant reporting to the Corporate Officer.

The role supports council meetings, agenda packages, invites, minutes, research, community engagement, and reports, along with travel arrangements for officials and staff. Applicants should have a post-secondary administrative diploma/certificate with 3+ years' experience, MS Office proficiency, strong communications, and a Class 5 license.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate from a post-secondary administrative program is required.
• At least 3 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Local government experience is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong verbal and written communications; Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist Corporate Officer with council meetings and agenda packages.
• Facilitate meeting invites and minutes.
• Conduct research and engage with the community.
• Complete reports and handle registrations/travel arrangements for elected officials and staff.
• Assist at Front Counter and with some accounts payable.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma/Certificate in administrative program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The District of Fort St. James is seeking afull-time, permanent, Legislative Assistant. The successful candidate will report to the Corporate Officer. The Legislative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Corporate Officer with council meetings and agenda packages, facilitating meeting invites, meeting minutes, research, community engagement, completing reports, registration and travel arrangements for elected officials and staff, assisting with the Front Counter, and some accounts payable.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Diploma/Certificate from a post-secondary administrative program with at least 3 years experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and education. Knowledge of and experience in a local government setting is an asset. Ability to work in a formal environment maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality. Applicants would have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, have strong verbal and written communications skills, and possess a Class 5 Driver’s License.

Additional Information

This is a permanent full-time union position offering 35 hours of work per week, the hourly rate is $35.56 with 4% in lieu of vacation, after the successful completion a 90-day probationary period with District offers a comprehensive benefits and pension plan.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

The District of Fort St. James offers competitive compensation, a commitment to training and professional development, a supportive and inclusive work environment and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the organization and the community of Fort St. James.

Explore the beauty of Fort St. James where we live, work and play.

Located on the south shore of Stuart Lake in central British Columbia, Fort St. James is a municipality of 1400 residents and occupies lands that have been home to the Nak’azdli Whut’en people since time immemorial. The community is defined by the welcoming character and fun spirit of the people who live here as well as the beauty of the surrounding waters landscapes, and natural environments.