Director of Legislative Services​/City Clerk

Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk

545 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 2T9, Canada

Posted Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:59 a.m.

An Opportunity to Join Our Dynamic Team … in a Dynamic City

The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas has an existing vacancy for a:

DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES / CITY CLERK

Permanent, Full-Time

St. Thomas is a community growing in size and strength and is home to about 40,000 people. Conveniently located close to Port Stanley, London, and Highway 401, it''s the perfect location in Southwestern Ontario. With a rich heritage but a modern atmosphere, there is nowhere better to thrive than St. Thomas.

POSITION SYNOPSIS AND

PURPOSE:

As a corporate officer, the Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk fulfills all statutory obligations and duties of the Clerk as prescribed in various legislation, including:
Municipal Act, Municipal Elections Act, Marriage Act, Vital Statistics Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Commissioner for Taking Affidavits Act. As a member of the Corporate Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk delivers a range of statutory, legislative, administrative, and licensing services and leads the Airport, Clerk’s, Corporate Customer Service, By-Law Enforcement, and Animal Control.

As the Accountable Executive for the St. Thomas Municipal Airport, the Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk oversees the Airport’s strategic operations and overall compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations through the Airport Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Administration

• Researches and prepares departmental reports, policies, by-laws, procedures in accordance with statutes, regulations and City policy for divisions under purview
• Leads and oversees hiring, performance appraisal, training, coaching, motivating, supervision and management of Clerk’s and Airport senior staff and ensures that delivery of service meets regulatory requirements and internal quality control standards.
• Regularly meets with Airport Superintendent regarding Airport plans, activities and projects.
• Oversees Corporate Customer Service, including sale of goods, cash handling, and corporate staff orientation.
• Directs preparation, implementation and maintenance of Corporate Records and Information Management program and archives, including policies, by-laws, procedures, and corporate training.
• Develops, recommends, and evaluates strategic department policies and recommends short/long term departmental plans, procedures and standards for Clerk’s division and Airport division
• Prepares, recommends, monitors, and administers department operating and capital budget for Clerk’s division and Airport division.
• Review municipal property assessment of airport lands and negotiates or appeals, as necessary.
• Oversees municipal street naming and addressing, coordination of corporate newspaper advertising.
• Responds to concerns from Municipality of Central Elgin Council and residents regarding noise, water quality and quantity, and cannabis operations at the St. Thomas Municipal Airport.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned by the City Manager.

Council and Committee Services

• Attends all Council meetings and provide Secretariat support services for Council and its Committees - direct preparation for Council and Committee agendas, reports, resolutions, correspondence, minutes, by-laws, agreements, and signing of same including contracts, deeds, leases and other documents on behalf of City.
• As specialist on rules of procedure, advises Council and Committee members on statutory obligations, interprets legislation and by-laws, procedures, and practices.
• Appears at and responds to questions at Council meetings in support of airport-related reports and presentations.
• Participates in Corporate Senior Leadership Team meetings and activities and acts as alternative on Municipal Control Group to City Manager.
• Provides advice and information on legislation, City by-laws, policies and operations to Council, departments, boards and commissions,…