Legislative Services Assistant

Legislative Services Assistant

Term Full-Time
Legislative Services / Office of the City Manager

A Career Providing Specialized Legislative Administrative Services

About Our Community:
Boasting a high quality of life and standard of living, Prince George has all the amenities of a large city mixed with the friendliness and appeal of a smaller community. It is a regional centre for close to 326,000 people for shopping, education, health care, the arts and sports. Prince George’s central location in the province offers work/life balance with unparalleled access to four-season outdoor recreation activities that are complemented by a full range of urban amenities and a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that connects residents, businesses, resources and agricultural products to markets around the world. And it is only a short drive to almost anywhere in Prince George – spend less time commuting and more time doing what matters most to you! Discover all these opportunities and more!

About Our Organization:
The City of Prince George is committed to ensuring a positive, well-balanced work environment for its employees. With opportunities for employee training, wellness programs and professional development the City of Prince George offers a safe and supportive workplace in which to serve our community.

About The Opportunity:
In this high profile role, you will be responsible for drafting a variety of routine bylaws, public hearing notices, land title documents, correspondence and website updates along with coordinating and tracking bylaw and land use permit approval processes. You will also organize City Council’s select and advisory committees, commissions and board meetings, distribute agendas and minutes and attend meetings providing legislative and administrative support. You will also assist with the preparation of open Council agenda packages and minutes, attend open Council meetings as required, and facilitate follow up action resulting from Council resolutions and requests. This position also provides support in connection with local government elections, referendums and alternative approval processes.

About Your Background:
Along with Grade 12, you have completed a one-year certificate program in local government, public administration, business, legal administration or a related discipline from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution recognized in the BC Transfer Guide. You also have two (2) to three (3) years’ progressive administrative experience working in a local government or legal environment with local government experience preferred. Along with your experience with information and records management you have a strong knowledge of local government functions/responsibilities and relevant legislation including the Community Charter, the Local Government Act, the Interpretation Act, and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. You have demonstrated experience conducting legal research and analyzing information along with superior written communication skills including experience drafting legal documents and correspondence.

Why You Will Love Working for our Legislative Services team at the City of Prince George:

• Take pride in your attention to detail and your ability to manage priorities to meet statutory and Council deadlines.
• Enjoy a competitive starting wage of $32.24 per hour plus benefits and pension.
• This position is expected to last 12 to 18 months.

Please refer to the job description for more details about this exciting career!

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply, including a current driver’s abstract by February 9, 2023 to: http://princegeorgejobs.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

For more information about living and working in Prince George, please visit:

Move Up Prince George/City of Prince George

The City of Prince George thanks all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.