Legislative Coordinator Job at City of Hamilton
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JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 19931
Legislative Coordinator
Corporate Services
City Clerk
71 Main St., W.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional
HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
SALARY/HOUR: $39.380 - $46.059 per hour
- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Regular
Job Description ID #: 929
Vaccine Verification – As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Accountable for achieving sectional Divisional goals and objectives
Results oriented in a deadline driven environment.
Possesses a demonstrated record of working in a team-oriented environment
Able to work independently on multiple priorities and ensures deadlines are adhered to and established procedures followed.
GENERAL DUTIES
Responsible for the effective coordination of Standing Committee, Sub-committee and Council meetings.
Prepares Agendas, Minutes, Reports of Standing Committee, Sub-Committee and Council meetings
Attends Standing Committee, Sub-committee and Council meetings as required.
Responsible for Live Video Streaming of Standing Committee and Council meetings
Co-ordinates and attends agenda review meetings as required.
Coordinates and reviews staff reports and materials for Standing Committee and Sub-Committee Agendas
Liaises with Elected Officials, Senior Management Team, staff, other levels of government on city issues as required.
Notifies all interested parties of decisions of Committees and Council by preparing official correspondence including correspondence to other levels of Government and Outside Organizations
Provides procedural advice and legislative assistance to Committee Chairs, and members of Council, as required.
Answers inquiries from the general public, members of Council and staff.
Assists in the selection process by coordinating interviews and appointments of Citizen Volunteer members to Sub Committees and Volunteer Committees.
Provides guidance to staff liaisons of Volunteer Committees as required.
Member of the City’s Emergency Control Group responding to municipal emergencies and catastrophic events.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to demonstrate a level of expertise related to the duties described above, normally acquired through a College Diploma in Business Administration and/or a combination of education and work-related experience, preferably in a Municipal Clerks/Legislative setting.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to deal diplomatically with all levels of management, staff, elected officials and the public.
Excellent and effective time management skills.
Experience in a computerized environment. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
A.M.C.T. designation is an asset.
Knowledge and ability to interpret parliamentary practices and procedures. Thorough knowledge and understanding of general statutes governing municipal operations in Ontario
Acute sense of confidentiality and judgment required.
Must be available to perform duties outside normal business hours, in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Note: Attendance as some evening meetings is required.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.
The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants
The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.
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