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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><a href=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"></a><br><img width=\"732\" height=\"169\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" alt=\"image\"><br>Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job ID #31999: Legislative Assistant</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Union:</span> Non-Union</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Description ID #: </span>7532</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Close date:</span> Interested applicants please submit your application online at <a href=\"https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hamilton.ca%2Fcity-council%2Fjobs-city&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVictoria.Miklea%40hamilton.ca%7C5f562a5353bb4bc5a14e08de4e22172b%7C60067437f484404f931646348e7340a5%7C0%7C0%7C639034105495205728%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xQ15aQu%2Bi5IQtby7a9rB2s82u6FJKy2LmCrOGyHrE58%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city</span></a><br>by 4:00 p.m. on June 10 2026<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Duration: Up to 6 months</span> </li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Vacancy type: </span>This posting is for an existing vacancy </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(30, 83, 163)\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">.</span> External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.<br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SUMMARY </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">OF </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">DUTIES</span></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Reporting to the Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk is responsible for assisting the Legislative Coordinators in the effective co-ordination of legislative and administrative services to Standing Committees, Tribunals, Sub Committees, Advisory Committees and Council.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Accountable for achieving sectional Divisional goals and objectives Results oriented in a deadline driven environment.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Possesses a demonstrated record of working in a team-oriented environment</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Able to work independently on multiple priorities and ensures deadlines are adhered to and established procedures followed.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">GENERAL </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">DUTIES</span></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Responsible for assisting the Legislative Coordinators in the effective coordination of Standing Committees, Sub-committee and Council meetings. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Responsible for assisting the Legislative Coordinators with the preparation of Agendas, Minutes, Reports of Standing Committee, Sub-Committee and Council meetings, when required.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Responsible for the preparation of Agendas, Minutes, Reports of their assigned Sub-Committees.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provides procedural advice and legislative assistance to the Committee Chairs of their assigned Sub-Committees, as required.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Attends and provides the respecting Legislative Coordinator with assistance at Standing Committee, Sub-committee and Council meetings.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assists the Legislative Coordinators with the notifications sent to all interested parties of decisions of Committees and Council by preparing official correspondence including correspondence to other levels of Government and Outside Organizations, when required.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Responsible for setting up the Standing Committee, Sub-committee and Council meetings in YouTube on a weekly/daily basis;</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Responsible for assisting the Legislative Coordinator with the livestreaming of Standing Committee, Sub Committee and Council meetings.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Attends agenda review meetings, as required.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assists with maintaining the lists of Outstanding Business Items on eSCRIBE.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assists with maintaining the Committee Listing and Calendar on the website.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assists with the training of new staff on eSCRIBE.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Liaises with Elected Officials, Senior Management Team, staff, other levels of government on city issues, as required.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Answers inquiries from the general public, members of Council and staff, as required.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assists with the administration of eSCRIBE during and after the implementation of Report Manager and the Minutes Modules (setting up report authors with their workflows, etc.)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintains the Conflict of Interest Registry on the City’s website (by following up after meetings with the Councillors who have declared conflicts, ensuring that they are submitting the form as required and having the form uploaded to the web).</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assists with Planning Committee/Department follow up, when required.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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Knowledge and understanding of general statutes governing municipal operations in Ontario</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Acute sense of confidentiality and judgment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be available to perform duties outside normal business hours, in a fast paced, deadline-oriented</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">NOTE:</span></span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Attendance at some evening meetings is required.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Disclaimer:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Terms:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><img width=\"727\" height=\"118\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261601332-34724ec4-18c3-4eb3-921f-4a95a6019b03.png\" alt=\"image\"></p>",
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