Certified Local Government Manager
Information you need to know to work as a Local Government Manager
Who is the licensing body responsible for Local Government Managers in Alberta?
To call yourself a Certified Local Government Manager or CLGM, you must be a certified member of the Society of Local Government Managers. You do not have to be registered if you do not call yourself a Certified Local Government Manager or use the initials CLGM after your name.
What are the registration requirements for Local Government Managers?
To become a registered member of the Society of Local Government Managers, you must be legally entitled to work or study in Canada, as well as be a resident of Alberta.
There are three levels of membership in the Society of Local Government Managers:
- Student Members are those who are working towards their first CLGM certificate program.
- Associate members have completed the first certificate required for the CLGM designation, and are currently working to complete the final educational requirement.
- Certified Local Government Managers have completed both Level I and Level II of the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration through the Faculty of Extension at the University of Alberta or equivalent education as approved by the Examination Board in Local Government Management, have at least five years of experience in local government management, believe in and practice the Society's Code of Ethics, and are members of the Society of Local Government Managers.
Internationally educated Local Government Managers complete the same process as Canadian Local Government Managers.
What are the training requirements for Local Government Managers in Alberta?
In Alberta, the University of Alberta offers the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level I and National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration Level II through the Faculty of Extension.
What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?
There are no formal English/French requirements for internationally educated Local Government Managers; however, municipal managers, administrators and local government staff members must have a high level of English in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in order to be successful in the profession. To learn more about where to take an English language proficiency test in Alberta, visit English Language Proficiency Tests and Locations.
What resources and supports are available for internationally educated Local Government Managers?
Directions for Immigrants offers workplace communication groups to help you integrate into the Canadian work environment. The Clear Communication for Business workplace communication group is designed to help internationally educated professional fine-tune their communication skills with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. In one week, you will learn through role-play and scenarios the nuances and expectations of the Canadian business culture. Topics include active listening, assertiveness, conflict resolution, problem solving, and teamwork. Visit the Clear Communications for Business page for more information.
What information resources are available for Local Government Managers in Alberta?
- Local Government Administration of Alberta
- Rural Municipalities of Alberta
- Society of Local Government Managers
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