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.
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*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.
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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.
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.