Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: M-F, 830am-430pm

Salary Or Wage: $43.13 to $50.45 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

Qualifications

Training, Education, Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to political science or public administration. Completion of a master’s degree is an asset.
- Minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience in researching and analyzing parliamentary, procedural, or legal issues.
- Class 5 Driver’s Licence and acceptable Driving Record.
- Acceptable Police Information Check.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of constitutional law and the parliamentary system.
- Exceptional attention to detail with superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
- High degree of skill in composing, transcribing, and editing meeting minutes.
- Ability to work with multiple, competing and changing priorities while handling a variety of projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with elected officials, colleagues, external organizations, and the public.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and tact and appropriately safeguard the distribution of and access to such information.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- Strong cultural sensitivity with a deep respect for First Nations’ culture, traditions and protocols.
- Knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of Canadian law including parliamentary law, constitutional law,



and common law is an asset.
- Knowledge of the functions of federal, provincial, Treaty First Nation, and municipal governments is an asset.
- Knowledge of statutory interpretation or legislative drafting is an asset.

List of Duties

The Department of Legislative Services is in the centre of a fast-paced environment. You will constantly face current challenges as you support the fabric of parliamentary democracy and Indigenous self-government.

Key Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilitiesin accordance withTla’aminlaws, regulations,policies,practicesand procedures as directed by theLegislative Services and Governmental Relationsor any other such persondesignatedby the Employer.Maintains confidentiality as requiredpertaining toCitizens, clients,employeesand general matters of the Nation.

- Provides senior and confidential administrative and research support to the Director of Legislative Services and Governmental Relations.
- Organizes all relevant materials for Executive Council and Legislative Assembly meetings, including drafting agendas, and preparing supporting materials.
- Attends the Executive Council and Legislative Assembly meetings and records minutes of the proceedings.
- Researches and writes briefing materials.




- Monitors legal and legislative changes and initiatives of other governments.
- Manages two email accounts and incoming mail for matters related to the Executive Council and Legislative Assembly.
- Assists with fulfilling requests for copies of laws, regulations, policies and records of the Executive Council and Legislative Assembly.
- Assists in the preparation and organization of the semi-annual General Assembly meetings, including preparing supporting materials.
- Ensures all Executive Council and Legislative Assembly travel arrangements are made accurately and in accordance with Tla’amin financial policies.
- Supports the Director of Legislative Services and Governmental Relations and Chief Administrative Officer in with fulfilling duties and tasks as set out in the Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Law.
- Assistsin drafting, revising, andconsolidatingregulations and policies.

Supports the Director of Legislative Services and Governmental Relations in managing and processing regulations, policies and other Nation documents.

- Supports the Director of Legislative Services and Governmental Relations to undertake tasks associated with Tla’amin Nation elections and referendums.
- Ensures professional maintenance, security and confidentiality of files and documents.
- Maintains a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
- Collaborates with all Nation staff to assist in event planning for public events hosted by Tla’amin Nation.
- Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

- Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
- Occasional travel to attend meetings or training is required.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

📌 Legislative Coordinator (Powell River)
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