Manager, Legislative Services

Join the Town of Cochrane as Manager, Legislative Services!

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for municipal governance, legislative excellence, and policy development? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact on your community? If so, we want you on our team!

The Town of Cochrane is seeking a Manager, Legislative Services to provide leadership and expertise in legislative processes, governance, and municipal law. Reporting to the Director of Legislative & Administrative Services, this role is pivotal in ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance in the Town’s legislative functions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading legislative processes, including agenda preparation, Council support, and policy development.

• Overseeing the Municipal Bylaw Registry, contract retention, and records management.

• Managing the Town’s insurance portfolio, ensuring proper documentation and claims reconciliation.

• Administering elections, plebiscites, and municipal census processes.

• Acting as the Assessment Review Board and Subdivision Development Appeal Board Clerk, guiding quasi-judicial processes.

• Providing expertise on Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) and other legislative matters.

• Leading a team of professionals to support governance best practices and legislative excellence.

• Overseeing procurement team and  processes, including overseeing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), tenders, and vendor evaluations to ensure alignment with municipal regulations and strategic objectives.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.

• 5-7 years of municipal government experience, with expertise in legislative and procedural processes.

• A Local Government Studies Certificate or National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) (Phase II preferred).

• Strong knowledge of legislation, municipal law, records management, and FOIP.

• Project management experience is a strong asset.

Skills & Abilities:

• A strategic thinker with political acumen and the ability to navigate municipal governance.

• Strong leadership and team development skills.

• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• High proficiency in legislative compliance, procurement, and contract management.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and research capabilities.

Why Join Cochrane?

At the Town of Cochrane, we take pride in fostering a collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment. You’ll be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of our vibrant and growing community.

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Work-life balance with a flexible, engaging work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A chance to contribute to meaningful municipal projects

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today at cochrane.ca/jobs and be part of a team that drives legislative excellence in one of Alberta’s most dynamic municipalities!

This position pays between $127,207 and $135,897 per year. 

Applications are open until 9pm MST on April 27, 2025 at www.cochrane.ca/jobs