Advisor, Policy and Governance

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Requisition
Affiliation:  Exempt
Position Type:  Temporary Full Time
Fixed Term Duration:
Anticipated to end August 31, 2027
Number of Openings:  1
Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday
Department/ Branch:  Legislative Services, Policy & Governance

Job Location:

Fort Mc Murray

Starting Salary Range*: $ - $

* The Municipality offers competitive compensation. The starting salary for this position will be within the range listed above and dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Legislative Services team ensures the effective operation of municipal governance. The department provides direct support to Mayor and Council, manages Council and Committee meetings and ensures legislative and procedural requirements are met in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and other legislation.

The team is also responsible for maintaining official records, administering municipal bylaws and policies, overseeing elections, and fostering transparency through access to information and privacy management. By upholding strong governance practices and ensuring accountability, Legislative Services helps build public trust and supports the Municipality in serving the region effectively.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :
The Advisor, Policy and Governance facilitates the development, design, and continuous improvement of governance frameworks and policy documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with Council direction and organizational objectives. As the Municipality’s primary resource for developing, revising, and maintaining governance documents, the incumbent upholds and advances the Policy Management Framework by ensuring all governance documents are legislatively compliant, strategically aligned, and developed in accordance with recognized best practices.

In addition to core governance leadership, the position contributes significant cross ‑ functional expertise to prioritize corporate initiatives and special projects—such as municipal elections—ensuring consistent, high ‑ quality, and compliant outcomes across all service areas. Primary responsibilities of this position include:

Policy Management Framework:  Ensures that policy development and revision activities are carried out in accordance with the Municipality’s Policy Management Framework. Reviews governance documents to ensure they are consistent, legally compliant, and aligned with best practices. Prepares final versions of Administrative Directives, Administrative Procedures, and supporting materials for submission to the CAO for approval and implementation. Prepares final versions of Council Policies and supporting materials for Council review and approval.

Conducts regular audits to assess whether governance documents are current, effective, and complete, and to identify critical issues and gaps. Updates Policy Calendar and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual Policy Calendar updates for senior leaders. Updates internal and external policy webpages to maintain current and accurate public and employee-facing information.

Research and Document Creation:  Conducts research and analysis related to benchmarking, emerging issues, and best practices, and prepares recommendations that inform the development and refinement of governance documents. Supports all stages of the policy drafting process, including document preparation, editing, and integration of stakeholder feedback and legal opinions. Prepares Council Reports, briefing…