Officer, Legislative Services

Lac La Biche County; Conklin; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunlife extended health & dental plan

Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)

TELUS Health EAP

Bold Centre & Swimming Pool access

Vacation 15 days + 12 PH leave

Job summary

Lac La Biche County seeks an Officer, Legislative Services to coordinate Council meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and provide policy support. This permanent full-time role is based on-site in Lac La Biche, Alberta, with a strong focus on documentation controls and interdepartmental collaboration.

The position requires a degree in public administration or political science, 3–5 years' experience, and credentials such as Commissioner for Oaths.

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field of study.
• 3–5 years related work experience; Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act Training.
• Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice, and/or Administrative Law is an asset.
• Must be a Commissioner for Oaths or related Clerk roles; equivalent credentials may be considered.
• Strong communication, public relations and analytical skills.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and eScribe meeting management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates Council meetings (invitations, agendas, meeting packages, minutes, follow up).
• Provides peer support to leaders and participates in policy reviews requested by Senior Leadership Team.
• Develops a positive customer service philosophy throughout the department.
• Prepares letters, applications, reports, and requests (ATIA, POPA, Council Reports, petitions).
• Provides advice and guidance within area of expertise; serves on interdepartmental teams and committees.
• Ensures documentation, tracking and file maintenance controls are in place.
• Represents the County on local committees or boards as required.
• Coordinates open houses and training sessions.
• Supports Municipal Elections & Census projects including electronic voting functions; recruits, trains, and evaluates workers.
• Serves as Commissioner of Oaths.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Public Administration or Political Science

Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice or Administrative Law asset

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teams, Outlook)

eScribe meeting management software

Job description

Officer, Legislative Services

PERMANENT FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY

Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta

Lac La Biche County is rich in lakes, parks, and outdoor experiences, and home to some of Alberta’s top industries. Lac La Biche County is a beautiful, prosperous community for people to visit, live, work and play. We have more than 150 lakes and 100 beaches, camping opportunities, and an excellent hiking trail system. Pair that with modern amenities like the Bold Center, future Aquatics Centre, schools, parks, community activities, sports and cultural activities, local community groups, and downtown shopping area, it is no wonder that Lac La Biche County is an ideal cabin and adventure area for County residents and visitors from nearby communities and international tourists!

The Organization: Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches! We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Purpose of the position

• Coordinates Council meetings (invitations, agendas, meeting packages, minutes, meeting follow up and serves as recording secretary).
• Provides peer support to other leaders and participates in review of policies, procedures and new initiatives requested by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Develops a positive and proactive customer service philosophy throughout the department.
• Prepares department-related letters, applications, reports, status updates, and requests (i.e. Active Dissemination & Routine Disclosure, Access to Information Act (ATIA), Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), Council Reports, petitions, etc.).
• Provides advice, support, and guidance within area of expertise to staff and serves on interdepartmental project teams and Council Committees as required.
• Ensures strong documentation, tracking and file maintenance controls are in place.
• Represents the County on local committees or boards as requested.
• Coordinates open houses and training sessions.
• Supports Municipal Elections & Census Projects including electronic voting functions as well as recruiting, scheduling, training, releasing, and evaluating all election/census workers.
• Serves as Commissioner of Oaths.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, you will hold the following qualifications:

• Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field of study.
• 3 to 5 years related work experience. Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act Training.
• Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice, and/or Administrative Law is an asset.
• Must be a Commissioner for Oaths, a Certified Assessment Review Board Clerk, and/or a Subdivision Development Appeal Board Clerk.
• Superior communication, public relations, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teams, Outlook), eScribe meeting management software.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Position details:

• Permanent full-time position
• On site location: Lac La Biche, Alberta (must be willing to relocate)
• Days/Hours: Based on 1820 hours annually with a 7 hour workday, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours may be required in the evenings or weekends for emergency duties or special projects.
• Salary range: $86,104.20 to $110,637.80 ($47.31 to $60.79 hourly)
• Comprehensive benefit package:
  • All-employer paid (100%) Sunlife extended health and dental plan
  • Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
  • Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • All access pass to the Bold Centre and Swimming Pool
  • 15 days prorated vacation + 12 personal health leave days
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Active Social Committee and a great work culture
• Green Initiative Committee and Focus Indigenous Committee
• Work-Life Balance: A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
• Affordable housing and cost of living
• Successful candidate may be eligible for relocation assistance in exchange for a return for service agreement

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates from this competition may be considered for future vacancies at the same classification level within the next six months.

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