Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP)
2011-2012 Program
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Becoming a Municipal Administrator Intern
The Internship
The Career
Selection Criteria
How to Apply
Selection Process
As an intern, you must be interested in a career in municipal administration, prefer to work in an office, enjoy meeting people, and would like to make your home in the neighbourly atmosphere of a rural community. You will experience life in a community that cares and is welcoming, and will gain work experience in all core areas of municipal administration. Placements will be 52-week paid positions in a municipal office located in a rural area in Saskatchewan.
If this sounds like your ideal career, we welcome your application and look forward to having you as part of this exciting initiative.
Benefits of being a municipal administrator Intern include:
- 52-weeks of employment, with a minimum salary of $36,000;
- An opportunity to learn about local government;
- More than 1,500 hours of work experience which, when combined with the Local Government Administration Program, would meet the certification requirements of the Rural Board of Examiners; and
- A chance to experience being a leader in a community, with a promising career at the outset.
Municipal administration is a rewarding career that takes a special kind of person. A municipal administrator enjoys dealing with people, wants to make a significant impact in their community, and is of the highest integrity and professionalism.
Duties of an administrator are varied and interesting, and as an intern you will work under the authority of provincial legislation and direction of the host municipality's council. Some work areas include managing municipal operations and services, elections, revenues and expenditures of the municipality, bylaws, planning and development, interpreting and applying legislation, maintaining good communications and public relations, assessment and taxation, financial records and budgeting.
As a testament to this vocation, many administrators have chosen to stay in the profession for more than 30 years. Certified municipal administrator salaries vary by municipality and experience, and can range from $50,000 to $100,000.
To learn more about the career and certification requirements, visit the Rural Municipal Administrators' Association website.
You MUST meet the following minimum eligibility criteria to be considered for an internship position:
- Not currently employed as a municipal administrator or assistant administrator;
- Completed at least some post-secondary education or relevant work experience in the areas of Local Government Authority, Commerce, Administration, or Public Administration;
- Be willing to complete the Local Government Authority Program through the University of Regina (if necessary) to meet the requirements of the Rural Board of Examiners;
- Have a desire to experience and learn the core functions of a municipality; and
- Be willing to relocate to host municipality, if necessary.
Other applicable experience or attributes:
- Work or volunteer experience that is related to the skills needed in municipal administration; and
- Personal ties or experience living and working in a rural community.
To apply for an internship placement, complete the Intern Application Form, attach supporting documentation, and submit by e-mail, fax or mail at any time to:
Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program (MAIP)
Attn: Shelley Kilbride
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
E-mail: skilbride@sarm.ca
2075 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK S4P 2E1
Phone: 306.761.3729
Fax: 306.565.2141
Intern applications will be evaluated by a panel consisting of officials from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, and the Rural Municipal Administrators' Association.
Potential interns will be contacted for an interview by the panel once a possible host RM match is found. The interview process will provide an opportunity for the panel to ask questions relevant to your application package and the selection requirements, and will provide an opportunity for you to ask questions you may have. While every intern may not be matched with their first choice, every effort possible will be made to ensure interns are in a suitable location.
Note: Internship placements do not necessarily guarantee a position at the end of the 52-week term.
Contact Us
For more information about the Rural Municipal Administrator Internship Program please contact:
Shelley Kilbride
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
E-mail: skilbride@sarm.ca
Phone: 306.761.3729, Fax: 306.565.2141
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Laurel Feltin
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
E-mail: lfeltin@sarm.ca
Phone: 306.761.3733, Fax: 306.565.2141
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