Regional Municipality of Peel

Legislative Specialist

Posted Date 2 days ago(10/2/2024 2:53 PM)
System ID
2024-14224
# Positions
1
Position Type and Status
Contract Full-time
Job Industry
Government and Public Sector
Career Level
Experienced
Post End Date
10/16/2024 11:59 PM
Min
CAD $89,469.00/Yr.
Max
CAD $111,834.00/Yr.
Hybrid
Yes

Job Description

Legislative Specialist (Clerks)

Legislative Services-Clerks 

 

Status: (1) Contract Full Time position - 13 month duration 

Salary Range: $89,469- $111,834 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid i.e. 2 days in office or as per operational requirement *see below for more details about this work mode.

 

 

Who we are:To work with elected officials, the community and staff to provide service excellence that supports accessible, effective governance and a thriving community.

 

Legislative Services acts as the official secretary to Regional Council, Committees and Peel Housing Corporation (Peel Living). These supports include: document certification, scheduling of all Council and Committee meetings, preparation and distribution of minutes, agendas and by-laws as well as correspondence to departments and other levels of government as a result of Council decisions. 

 


Are you a municipal legislative expert who thrives on sharing your knowledge of legislative requirements to ensure the Region is compliant and operating procedures are in line with municipal regulations?

We are looking for an experienced specialist who is an impactful communicator, who is a strong team player and can build effective collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The Legislative Specialist will report to the Manager, Legislative Services and is responsible for day to day operational management of Regional Council and its Committees as a member of the Council Operations Team. 

In this role you will Supervise 1 direct report. 

What you will do in this role:  

  • Preparing complex, specialized and technical documentation, i.e., minutes and Council reports
  • Undertaking duties of the Regional Clerk in subcommittee meetings of Council
  • Providing procedural advice and legislative support
  • Reviewing and maintaining Legislative Services' operational procedures
  • Supervising a Legislative Assistant and provide general guidance to staff
  • Interpreting legislation and provide guidance to client departments with respect to legislative processes
  • Administering various legislative requirements such as: attending meetings, recording minutes, preparing agendas, correspondence and other related matters for Regional Council
  • Facilitating training and presentations
  • Researching and responding to queries
  • Participating on various projects as required
  • Delivering effective adult-based training on the e-scribe application 

What the role requires: 

  • University degree in political science, public administration or related field, with progressive related municipal experience
  • Enrollment or completion of the Certified Municipal Designation Program (CMO)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to provide advice and direction to staff
  • Knowledge of Council, Committee and parliamentary procedures in addition to the municipal structure
  • Knowledge of the Municipal Act
  • Familiarity with Regional by-law preparation and decision-making procedures at the provincial level
  • Combination of education and experience may be considered 

Skills/Abilities: 

  • Proven ability to interpret legislation
  • Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
  • Ability to review, comprehend and summarize complex documents, demonstrated report writing skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, Power-Point and Outlook
  • Excellent business, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of local boards, special purpose bodies
  • Strong communication and customer service skills in order to interact with the Public, all levels of staff and Council members (written and verbal)
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

  • Previous experience with project planning and delivery 

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
  • Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
  • Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum 
  • 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays 
  • Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing 
  • Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance 
  • Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
  • Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

 

*Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON as the primary work location. The frequency and location of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.

 

It's important to note that your remote work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

 

Hours of Work:  35 hours per week. The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.    

 

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology. 

 

Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.

 

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

  

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

 

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

 

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 


Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

 

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