Senior Legislative Specialist

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

The Senior Legislative Specialist position provides legislative meeting management support by clerking Committee meetings as assigned, and ensuring there is continuity of meeting support. The Senior Legislative Specialist is responsible for providing legislative processes and technology support as well as acting as the lead administrative liaison. Primary duties include:

• Responsible for clerking Committee meetings.
• Ensure continuity of meeting support.
• Review Clerk's memos/agendas/minutes prior to submission to Management.
• Act as Legislative process subject matter expert
• Respond to administrative and logistical/technology issues (eScribe) that are escalated by the Legislative Specialists.
• Ensure accurate, thorough, and timely responses to Administration questions about legislative processes.
• Manage escalations of issues as forwarded by the Legislative Specialists and escalating again as necessary where issues have broad implications for Administration.
• On-board, train, and support the development of Legislative Specialists.
• Oversee development and maintenance of process documentation and coordinate with the Senior Executive Advisors.
• Assign specific tasks to the Legislative Specialists working on the Organizational Meeting, the Budget Meeting, and other special projects.
• Write reports to Council.

• Lead technology or process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Administrative Law, Business, Commerce, Political Science or Public Administration and at least 4 years of senior administrative experience in any levels of government or senior administrative work in large corporations, including clerking or working with parliamentary procedure, OR

• A completed Diploma in Business Administration or in a related field with at least 6 years of senior administrative experience in any levels of government or senior administrative work in large corporations, including clerking or working with parliamentary procedure.

• Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act, parliamentary meeting rules and experience working with interpreting and applying legislation to government environments are required.

• Experience in project management is considered a strong asset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with well-developed leadership abilities.

• Demonstrated research and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to remain calm in stressful, high pressure public meeting situations, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to effectively manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Note: To meet the need for continuous representation at Council proceedings, some late start and stop times will be required.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: City Clerk's Office
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent and 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $46.21 - 61.78 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 323, 7 Avenue S.E.
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 12, 2026
• Job ID: 315519