Contracts & Legal Support Coordinator

About the role

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is looking for a Contracts & Legal Support Coordinator to assist Administration and Council in guiding municipal decisions and activities. This permanent, full‑time position reports to the Director of Legislative Services and plays a key role in contract administration and legal support.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and administer a centralized contract management system, including a comprehensive database, renewal tracking, and compliance procedures.
• Draft, review, interpret, and coordinate the execution of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Coordinate internal and external contract review processes, track feedback, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Assist in identifying potential risks to contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Support the delivery of legal services for the City, including engagement of external legal counsel.
• Conduct preliminary legal research and analysis on matters affecting the City, reviewing legal documents, contracts, bylaws, and policies.
• Establish, maintain, and improve legal frameworks, processes, guidelines, and a centralized legal opinion library.
• Assist in drafting bylaws, directives, and related legal documents under the direction of legal counsel.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for City Council and senior management.

Required profile

• Minimum 2‑year post‑secondary diploma in Paralegal Studies (or related municipal government, law, or related field).
• National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, economics or social sciences (asset).
• Certificate in Information Access and Protection of Privacy and a Supervision Citation or Certificate (asset).
• Ability to obtain a Commissioner for Oaths designation or become a member of the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals.
• At least three (3) years of experience in municipal government, law, or a related field.

Required skills

• Contract management and renewal tracking.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, bylaws, and legal documents.
• Coordination of internal and external legal review processes.