Manager, Legislative Services

Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.

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!

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

Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.