Posted 11 days ago
Legislative Services Assistant
@ City of Surrey
British Columbia
Overview
City of Surrey is hiring a Legislative Services Assistant, a full-time unionized role supporting the legislative team with clerical work including bylaws, council packages and public notices. The role requires strong written and verbal communication, three or more years of clerical experience, and typing at 40 wpm. Pay is $34.25 per hour at step 1, rising to $37.23 across four steps.
Pay:
$34.25 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Answer written and verbal inquiries from public and staff
- Draft bylaws, agendas and minutes
- Prepare council packages and public notices
- Review planning reports and permits
- Manage records, data entry and web posting
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 plus post-secondary business courses
- Minimum 3 years of clerical experience
- Typing speed of 40 wpm
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams experience
- Adobe experience an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Police Information Check |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Business |
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City of Surrey
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media Terms of Use:
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,038
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,367
- Reported office locations
- 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 1V8, CA
- 6651 148 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 9353 160 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- 2336 166 St, Surrey, British Columbia, CA
- Other recorded names
- City of Surrey
- Specialties
- City Government
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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We are one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. We are a forward thinking, globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Our combination of entrepreneurial approach, big city resources, and remarkable growth have given us opportunities to build an inclusive and sustainable city where people can live, work and play. Social Media…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1879 |
| Specialties | City Government |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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Overview
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time
Scope
The Legislative Services Assistant is responsible for working as a member of a high performing team to execute a variety of moderately complex and diversified clerical support work. Working at this level requires critical thinking, independent judgment, willingness to take initiative (within defined guidelines), and the proficiency to follow departmental procedures with minimal supervision. Effective written and verbal communication skills are critical to this position as the Legislative Services Assistant interacts with both internal and external customers, the successful candidate must have the composure to work with strict deadlines and changing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Answering written and verbal inquiries and complaints from the public and staff.
- Explaining departmental procedures.
- Assisting other members of Legislative Team as required.
- Review planning reports and permits.
- Draft bylaws.
- Draft agendas and minute workup.
- Assisting with Council Package Preparation (may include overtime).
- Setting up the Council Chamber for Council Meetings (may include overtime).
- Preparing and coordinating public notices.
- Managing petty cash.
- Performing moderately complex searches on the web and internal databases.
- Data entry and updating spreadsheets.
- Web posting.
- Preserve documents and information in accordance with records management policies and procedures.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
A qualified applicant will have:
- Completed Grade 12 supplemented by completion of several business courses at post-secondary level.
- A minimum 3 years of progressively responsible and diversified clerical experience.
- A minimum typing speed of 40 wpm is required.
- Experience working in a digital environment using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams as well as Adobe is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Pay Grade: 15
Hourly Rate: $34.25
Pay Steps | Hourly Rate |
Step 1 | $34.25 |
Step 2 (6 months) | $35.24 |
Step 3 (18 months) | $35.88 |
Step 4 (30 months) | $37.23 |
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until November 10, 2026.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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