Legislative Specialist - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Legislative SpecialistCorporate Services - Clerks DivisionStatus: Regular Full-Time

• Work Mode: Remote

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 regulationsWe 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.You will be accountable for:

• 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
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

What do we require...

• 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)
• 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
• Demonstrated leadership skills to provide advice and direction to staff
• Knowledge of Council, Committee and parliamentary procedures in addition to the municipal structure
• Proven ability to interpret legislation
• Knowledge of the Municipal Act
• Familiarity with Regional by-law preparation and decision-making procedures at the provincial level
• Knowledge of local boards, special purpose bodies
• Previous experience with project planning and delivery would be an asset
• Strong communication and customer service skills in order to interact with the Public, all levels of staff and Council members (written and verbal)
• Demonstrates a high-level of professionalism and is politically sensitive/aware

• Work Mode: In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote. You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per weekThe 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.If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work were focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:The Region of Peel 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.The Region of Peel 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, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. 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.Quick Apply

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