Business, Finance, Administration and Management

Local Government Manager

Learn About the Profession

Local government managers administer the affairs of municipalities including cities, towns, villages, summer villages, municipal districts, and specialized municipalities.

*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making anycareer decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

CLGM -Society of Local Government Managers

The professional Society of Local Government Managersregulates the practices of local government managers and ensures its membersact in the best public interest. Under Alberta Statute, the Society setspractice standards along with remedial actions. As well, the Society recognizesprofessional managers with a Certified Local Government Managers (CLGM)designation.

The Certified Local Government Managers (CLGM) designationsignifies a public manager who has already received a high level of academicand professional achievement and has a commitment to ongoing education. Aswell, the CLGM designation recognizes a manager, of good character andreputation, who practices the standards governed by the Society.

STEP 1: Visit & review  
CLGM- Society of Local Government Managers - Certified Local Government Managers

STEP 2: Apply for Membership

Membership consistsof professional members from both rural and urban municipalities acrossAlberta. As well, the Society has Student Members who are working toward theirfirst CLGM certificate program. Associate members have completed the firstcertificate required for the CLGM designation and are currently working tocomplete the final educational requirement.

*NOTE: Definition of Practicefor Certified Local Government Managers (core knowledge and core skills)

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

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INDUSTRY LINKS:
Homepage | Alberta Municipalities(abmunis.ca)
Municipal Affairs |Alberta.ca
RMA (rmalberta.com)
LGAA | Local Government AdministrationAssociation of Alberta - Home

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Additional Supports & Resources

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Some Things to Focus On:
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Review Licensing Requirements:
Carefully review your licensing body’s webpage, especially the process for internationally educated professionals.
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Contact Us:
If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

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Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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