City Clerk

City of Prince Albert Seeks City Clerk

The City Clerk is a statutory officer and key member of the senior management team, reporting directly to City Council. The role fulfills all legislative obligations under The Cities Act, providing strategic leadership, legislative guidance, and operational oversight for the City Clerk’s Office. The City Clerk ensures transparent, accountable governance, serves as Council’s primary procedural advisor, and upholds the integrity of the City’s democratic and legislative functions.

Major Responsibilities

• Governance and Council support.
• Lead Council and Committee meeting processes, including agendas, minutes, decisions, follow up, and public notifications.
• Advise Council on procedure, legislation, and meeting conduct.
• Provide strategic governance recommendations and ensure bylaws, policies, and resolutions are properly processed and enacted.
• Contribute to corporate planning and strategic initiatives.
• Provide legislative expertise to the City Manager and Department Heads.
• Support effective implementation of Council decisions.
• Direct all activities of the City Clerk’s Office, ensuring alignment with corporate and legislative requirements.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate staff; establish standards for document management, compliance, and communication.
• Oversee budgeting, resources, and long term planning.
• Ensure compliance with bylaws, policies, and legislation; maintain official records and the corporate seal.
• Oversee records management and provide legislative interpretation.

LAFOIP and Elections

• Serve as Head under LAFOIP, overseeing access, privacy, and breach response.
• Act as Returning Officer for civic elections, ensuring transparent, accessible, and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Local Government Administration certificate or relevant degree plus 7 years of progressive municipal experience.
• Experience advising senior leadership and strong legislative, procedural, and relationship building skills.

Unit 305 - 4741 Parliament Ave.
Regina, SK S4W 0T9