Legislative Specialist

Overview

Legislative Specialist

Legislative Services-Clerks 

Status: (1) Regular Full-Time position

Hiring Range: $94,455 - $106,262 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 

Who we are:  To work with elected officials, the community and staff to provide service excellence that supports accessible, effective governance and a thriving community.

Legislative Services acts as the official secretary to Regional Council, Committees and Peel Housing Corporation (Peel Living). These supports include document certification, scheduling of all Council and Committee meetings, preparation and distribution of minutes, agendas and by-laws as well as correspondence to departments and other levels of government as a result of Council decisions.

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 regulations?

We 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. In this role you will Supervise 1 direct report.

What you will do in this role:

• 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 

What the role requires:

• 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)
• Demonstrated leadership skills to provide advice and direction to staff
• Knowledge of Council, Committee and parliamentary procedures in addition to the municipal structure
• Knowledge of the Municipal Act
• Familiarity with Regional by-law preparation and decision-making procedures at the provincial level
• Combination of education and experience may be considered 

Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to interpret legislation
• 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
• Knowledge of local boards, special purpose bodies
• Strong communication and customer service skills in order to interact with the Public, all levels of staff and Council members (written and verbal)
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• Previous experience with project planning and delivery 

Total Rewards That Support You

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, and psychological health coverage effective from your first day.
• OMERS Pension Plan – Secure your future through one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans.
• Generous Vacation – Start with three weeks of vacation and grow from there.
• Personal Days & Floating Holidays – Additional paid time to recharge and take care of what matters most.
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Environment – Supporting work-life balance, collaboration, and employee well-being.
• Performance-Based Growth – Annual performance reviews with merit-based salary increases.
• Inclusive and Respectful Workplace – A culture grounded in our values of Inclusion, Care, Collaboration, Transparency, and Leadership.
• Learning and Development Opportunities – Tuition assistance, professional development, and career growth opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Join Peel Region

Join a team that cares for its people, values collaboration, embraces innovation, and works together to create a Community for Life.

Bring your expertise. Grow your career. Help us create a Community for Life.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region 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.Peel Region 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, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. 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.