Senior Legislative Advisor

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Job Type Policy / Planning / Research
Organization Town of Didsbury
Competition Number 2026-24
Closing date
Job Description

The Town of Didsbury is seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to join our team as the Senior Legislative Advisor. This position is responsible for document management, statutory compliance, and overseeing legislative workflows to guarantee strict compliance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and Town of Didsbury bylaws.

This opportunity is best suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a positive and outgoing personality. The candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

Required

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in political science, policy administration, or an equivalent.
  • A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a similar position.
  • In-depth knowledge of Access to Information Act (ATIA) and Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) frameworks.
  • Commissioner of Oath appointment, or ability to obtain within one year.
  • Experience in policy and/or bylaw writing.
  • Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Clerk certificate and Assessment Review Board or ability to obtain within one year.
  • Experience in Municipal setting.
  • Experience working with escribe.

 

Desired

  • Completion or working toward NACLAA Level 1.
Application Return

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence by providing a cover letter and resume quoting Competition 2026-24 to:

Stefanie Halfyard

Manager of Human Resources

Town of Didsbury

Box 790

Didsbury, Alberta T0M 0W0

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 403-335-7366

 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.