Situated in a lush valley surrounded by stunning mountain vistas, just 35 km from Whistler, Pemberton is one of the most desirable communities in BC. Enjoy mild winters and warm summers, and a young, vibrant community with a unique pioneer heritage. Opportunities abound to enjoy arts, culture, recreation, family amenities and comfortable lodging. The Village of Pemberton prides itself on its creative and collaborative approach with the business community, local volunteer groups, and neighbouring communities.

Under the direction of the Manager of Corporate & Legislative Services, the Legislative Assistant (LA) is responsible for performing a wide range of professional administrative duties under tight deadlines and requiring a high level of accuracy, confidentiality and discretion. These include, but are not limited to, preparing agendas, recording and transcribing minutes; preparing and processing correspondence; maintaining Village records; supporting project administration; drafting bylaws, policies and agreements; handling Freedom of Information Management requests; maintaining the records management program and other work of complex and confidential nature.

The successful candidate will have:
Completion of post-secondary studies and/or completion of a Certificate of Local Government Administration.
Minimum three (3) years administrative assistant experience in a local government environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong research, writing and minute taking skills.
Experience working with the LGMA records management system.
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels.
Excellent communication skills.
Enjoys working in a team environment, and independently at times.
Available to attend evening meetings and to work weekends for special events such as elections or community events hosted by the Village as required or in emergency situations.
Basic accounting knowledge and project management/coordination an asset.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter, resume and three references by 12:00 noon Monday, December 12th via email at recruiting@pemberton.ca. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

For a detailed job description and more information on the Village of Pemberton visit www.pemberton.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.