Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, the Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator performs a variety of administrative, clerical, legislative and secretarial support functions for the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, Council, Committees, and other senior staff as required. This position also provides assistance to the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk in fulfilling statutory functions as prescribed by the Municipal Act and other related acts of the Legislature and ensures the timely production of agendas and the accurate recording, preparation, and distribution of the minutes of Council and Committees, as required.

This position assists with the implementation and maintenance of the Township’s accessibility program, assists with administering municipal elections, and issues various permits and licenses. This position also coordinates the planning functions for the municipality in accordance with the Planning Act.

The ideal candidate will possess:

·A minimum of a post-Secondary diploma/degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Planning or a related field.

·3-5 years of progressive experience in municipal government, preferably in the Legislative Services/Clerk’s department.

·Completion of the Municipal Administration Program (MAP) or other similar program and the OACA’s Primer on Planning Course (POP) would both be considered an asset.

·Thorough working knowledge of municipal functions and responsibilities, applicable Provincial legislation, regulations, and Council functions and elections requirements and processes.

·Proficiency in MS Office software and familiarity with document management, scanning functions and various other software for elections such as eSCRIBE, Laserfiche, Keystone, etc.

·Demonstrated ability to be a team player with effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to ensure effective working relationships with other employees, Council, and the general public.

·A valid Ontario Driver’s License in good standing and a personal vehicle for use on the job.

·Strong time management and organization skills and professionalism under pressure.

·The ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and meet deadlines.

The rate of pay for the position is $27.30 to $34.13 per hour based on a 37.5-hour work week.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application and resume outlining their qualifications and experience to the undersigned by no later than 4:00 PM on Monday July 10^th, 2023.

ATTN: Human Resources

C/O Clerk’s Department

274 Josephine Street

Wingham ON, N0G 2W0

[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Huron is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and solely for the purpose of candidate selection.