Legislators

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Overview

Legislators participate in the activities of a federal, provincial, territorial or local government legislative body or executive council, band council or school board as elected or appointed members.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Enact, amend or repeal laws and regulations

  • Participate in developing or amending government policies, programs or procedures

  • Represent their government at local, national and international meetings and conferences

  • Respond to matters of concern to constituents or the general public

  • May serve as minister responsible for a government department or agency and direct senior government managers and officials in the implementation of government policy and the management of that department or agency.

Job titles

  • Aboriginal band chief
  • Aboriginal band council member
  • alderman/woman
  • attorney general
  • cabinet minister
  • city alderman

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2024 edition

Annual salary

Low

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Median

$76,000

High

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Job openings

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British Columbia

323

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • Election to a legislative body, or appointment to positions such as senator, lieutenant-governor or governor general, is required.

Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Post-secondary programs in B.C.

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