Officer, Legislative Services (Permanent Full-Time)

Lac La Biche County; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All-employer paid Sunlife extended健康和牙

Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)

TELUS Health EAP

Access to Bold Centre facilities

15 days prorated vacation + 12 PHLE

Job summary

Lac La Biche County is seeking a dedicated Officer, Legislative Services for a permanent full-time role in Lac La Biche, Alberta. The position coordinates Council meetings, supports policy development, and ensures robust documentation and council engagement.

Requirements include a degree in Public Administration or related field, 3–5 years’ experience, and actuarial/administrative qualifications. Competitive benefits, relocation assistance potential, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Administration, Political Science or related field.
• 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 MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teams, Outlook) and eScribe meeting management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates Council meetings (invitations, agendas, meeting packages, minutes, meeting follow up).
• Provides peer support to other leaders and reviews policies and initiatives.
• Develops a positive customer service philosophy within the department.
• Prepares department-related letters, reports and requests (ATIA, POPA, Council Reports, petitions).
• Provides advice and guidance within area of expertise to staff and serves on interdepartmental project teams.
• Ensures strong documentation, tracking and file maintenance controls.
• Represents the County on local committees or boards as requested.
• Coordinates open houses and training sessions.

Skills

Superior communication

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Public Administration, Political Science or related field

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act Training

Certificate in Tribunal Administrative Justice or Administrative Law

Commissioner for Oaths / Clerk designation (as asset)

Tools

MS Office Suite

eScribe meeting management

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Officer, Legislative Services (Permanent Full-Time)

Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta

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.

For more information on Lac La Biche County check out this link: Lac La Biche County - Home

Purpose of the position

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.

Want to be a part of our County team?

• 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) and 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: Competition will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

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

Applications received may be considered for positions within the same classification within six months of receipt.