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Policy and Legal Advisor

$94.17k - $112.11k per year

City of Maple Ridge


Policy and Legal Advisor 


Competition # 26-160

Status: Temporary Full-Time (Exempt)
Department: Legislative Services
Salary: $94,174.33 - $112,112.30 annual
Closing: September 27, 2026

We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW 
The City of Maple Ridge is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Policy and Legal Advisor to join our Legislative Services team. Reporting to the Director of Legislative Services, this role provides confidential research, analysis, and administration support for bylaws, policies, contracts, agreements, insurance claims, and legal matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in researching, interpreting, drafting and reviewing while applying a legal lens to bylaws, policies and agreements, supporting departmental initiatives focused on continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the effective governance of the City while leveraging your expertise in municipal policy, legislative drafting, and legal coordination.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
Research and analyze national, provincial, and local public policy and best practices related to municipal issues; prepare reports and recommendations.
Draft new bylaws, policies, and consequential amendments; identify gaps, conflicts, or inconsistencies in existing or proposed bylaws and policies.
Coordinate the administration, review, and maintenance of bylaws and policies.
Support departments in drafting language that aligns with accepted legislative drafting principles and ensures a corporate perspective.
Coordinate complex legal claims, directing them to appropriate channels.
Administer contracts, agreements, and other corporate documents.
Maintain and expand research databases and resource libraries; evaluate reliability and validity of new data sources.
Support departmental continuous improvement initiatives, including documenting processes and recommending improvements.
Assess and process insurance claims through the Municipal Insurance Association of BC; serve as the primary contact for related queries.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in business, law, political science, local government administration or public administration plus three years of related policy development and administration experience, or an equivalent combination of directly related education, training, and experience.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Experience in municipal government, legislative services, or legal administration.
Strong knowledge of legislative drafting principles and municipal policy frameworks.
Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal departments, legal counsel, and external stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a temporary full-time for approximately eighteen (18) months which may be concluded at any time.

EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting  View email address on civicjobs.ca

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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