Closing
October 9, 2025
Status
Full time
Pay Range
$113,415.23 - $137,807.15 annually
Training and Development
Paid training opportunities
Hybrid Work
Yes
Work Hours
This position offers a schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Work Location
Township Administration Building, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden
General Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services/Chief Financial Officer, the Manager of Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk will perform the statutory duties of the Clerk under provincial acts including but not limited to: The Municipal Act, Municipal Elections Act, Vital Statistics Act, Drainage Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other provincial legislation.
To manage and oversee all operations of the Legislative Services division, including council and committee services, municipal elections, by-law enforcement and animal control.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership in the planning, coordination and management of Legislative Services division of Corporate Services.
- Through in-depth knowledge of parliamentary procedures, procedural by-laws and relevant legislation, including the Municipal Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Municipal Elections Act, expertly fulfils the statutory Office of the Municipal Clerk, pursuant to the Municipal Act and other legislation, as applicable to a lower-tier municipality.
- Provide advice and guidance to the Mayor, Council, Committee Chairs and staff on policy matters and by-laws.
- Oversees the coordination of information for meetings of Council which includes: meeting schedules, notices, agendas, reports, minutes, correspondence; researches various issues and prepares extensive reports, by-laws for Council consideration.
- Ensures Council adheres to direction and legislation, that motions are clear and properly written and maintains open, transparent and accountable governance.
- Ensures all applicable policies required under the Municipal Act are in place.
- Responsible for the update, implementation, on-going maintenance and monitoring of compliance with the Township Procedural By-Law.
- Ensures implementation of Council decisions by dispensing information to appropriate persons and agencies, following up with Corporate Leadership and staff, processing all necessary documentation and correspondence in a timely manner.
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Legislative Services division, including by-law enforcement and animal control.
- Provide direction to the By-Law Enforcement division on various matters, and supports with matters rising to the level of litigation or potential litigation.
- Oversees the Township governance policy program, ensuring appropriate approvals, consistent document format, reviews standards, and monitors adherence to policies. Reviews and updates policies based on new and changing legislation.
- Responsible for record retention as defined in the Municipal Act.
- Responsible for the establishment, implementation, maintenance and upkeep of an effective and efficient Municipal Records Management System (ex. TOMRMS).
- Prepares the Legislative Services capital and operational budgets, monitoring revenues and expenditures of divisional accounts.
- Develops/updates Terms of Reference, and coordinates the appointment of members to various Advisory, Special Purpose and Quasi-Judicial Committees of Council.
- Appointed as Returning Officer, administers all aspects of and is responsible for the conduct of the entire municipal election process under the Municipal Elections Act.
- Oversees by-law enforcement and animal control functions;
- Responsible for ensuring the administration of the legal process under the Drainage Act for all drainage petitions received by the Township.
- Appointed as a Lottery Licensing Officer under the Gaming Control Act; interprets provincial legislation and local policies as they pertain to lottery licensing; oversees issuance of lottery licensing.
- Appointed as Issuer of Marriage Licenses, oversees issuance of marriage licensing by Deputy Issuers.
- Appointed as Head of Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and coordinates requests according to the Act.
- Appointed as Division Registrar under the Vital Statistics Act, oversees administration of burial permits and death acknowledgements.
- Acts as Commissioner of Oaths for the public and for Township purposes.
- Acts as point person for public inquiries to the Waterloo Area Ombuds Service and Municipal Integrity Commissioner.
- Other related assignments as directed by Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, or the Director of Corporate Services / Treasurer.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and skills in municipal administration as a Clerk or Deputy Clerk and all aspects of the municipal election process, normally acquired through a university degree in a related field (e.g. public administration) plus a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience.
- Certified Municipal Officer designation through AMCTO or equivalency.
- Superior understanding of policies and legislative requirements related to Ontario municipalities, municipal by-laws, government administration, Council processes and procedural activities, including but not limited to the following: Municipal Act; Gaming Control Act; Municipal Elections Act; Drainage Act; Vital Statistics Act; Dog Owner’s Liability Act; Livestock / Livestock Products Act; Highway Traffic Act; Line Fences Act; Marriage Act; Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Council, members of the public, staff, media and outside agencies.
- Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills; good organizational skills.
- Demonstrated level of professionalism and confidentiality and strong work ethic.
- A clean Criminal Record Check is required upon hire.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for candidate selection. Upon request, accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, hiring and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and the Ontario Human Rights Code.