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Manager of Legislative Services

City of Brandon9 days ago
Brandon, MB
CA$49 - CA$53/hour
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 36.25 hours per week. This position is not part of a collective agreement and is open to all interested parties. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

Rate of Pay: $48.80 - $52.65 per hour – (2025 rates)

Closing Date: 11:59 PM on November 5, 2025

This competition may include testing and an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy City Clerk works closely with the Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk to administer the city’s legislative functions and responsibilities, including procedural guidance and documents of Council, Board, and Committee proceedings, as well as the development, approval, and maintenance processes of bylaws and administrative policies. It also includes the supervision of the corporate secretariat functions, Legislative Services support staff, and City Associates as assigned; and in the absence of the Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, assumes the responsibilities of Acting City Clerk.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts research, analysis and prepares reports, policies and procedures on various municipal topics, legislation and other issues;
  • Responsible for the overall management of municipal by-laws, including but not limited to facilitating research, drafting, interpretation, and implementation;
  • In conjunction with the Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, is responsible for administering legislative oversight to Council, Committees, Boards, Public Hearings, and elections;
  • Represents the City of Brandon and the City Manager’s Office at meetings and on committees with other municipal organizations, provincial and federal government, associations and other external stakeholders;
  • In conjunction with the Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk oversees the development, control and maintenance of Council procedures, policies and support documents;
  • Participates in initiatives, decisions, committees, and policy development for the Legislative Services Department;
  • Reviews the financial and operational matters affecting the department, inclusive of preparation of the annual capital and operating budgets and monthly variance reports for the department;
  • In the absence of the Director of Legislative Services, the incumbent serves as the Acting City Clerk and will be responsible for exercising and discharging the powers, functions, and duties of the City Clerk.

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C. or Mature High School Diploma
  • Graduate from an accredited post-secondary institution in the areas of public administration, business administration, political science, social science, or a related discipline - equivalencies will be considered;
  • Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration (CMMA) or equivalent, or willingness to obtain;
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory position;
  • Hold and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Work experience in local government administration with preference given to experience in municipal Council secretariat functions;
  • Experience in research, analysis, and development for by-laws and policies;
  • Work experience in a government environment would be an asset;
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

WORK CONDITIONS

This position works independently in overseeing the daily operation of the Legislative Services section of the department

  • Self-motivated and driven to maintain quality in the support to City Council and supervision of the Legislative Services section of the department (daily);
  • Works in a shared and consultative manner with all corporate officials and outside agencies (daily);
  • Required to work additional hours after the regular working day (frequently);
  • Responsible to the Director of Legislative Services.

Please contact HR@brandon.ca for a complete job description

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!

About City of Brandon

Government Administration
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Brandon, Manitoba is a welcoming community of approximately 49,000 people that offers the opportunity and sophistication of metropolitan life minutes from quiet country living. As Manitoba's second largest city, and the service centre for 180,000 people, Brandon boasts amenities, services, and educational and employment opportunities generally found in much larger centres, yet has a maximum in-city commute of less than 15 minutes! Brandon's diverse economic base has enabled the city to carve out a long-standing reputation as a community that offers both a stable economy and opportunity for businesses to compete profitably in the global marketplace. Brandon is a progressive community with a quality of life that must be experienced to be appreciated!

Maintaining Canadian top ten rankings for lifestyle, low municipal taxes and affordable labour costs combined with the lowest electricity rates in North America, an extensive transportation network and supportive community leadership, Brandon offers a dynamic environment to grow your business.