Records And Legislative Coordinator (Pft) (Cupe 17.23) Repost

Basic Function:

Reporting to the Deputy County Clerk, the Records and Legislative Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing and implementing corporate records and information systems for all County departments including the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. The Records and Legislative Coordinator provides technical records support to document management systems, the Corporate Records Information Management Program, corporate approaches in information systems, applications, and processes. The Records and Legislative Coordinator provides customized user training and guidance to all County staff. In addition, the Records and Legislative Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the municipality’s vital statistics registries as a Division Registrar.

Position Description:

Records Management Coordination:

• Implement and maintain the corporate classification system for all County and its affiliates records, managing the lifecycle of records. Conduct and maintain an inventory of municipal records, identify and classify all file subjects, assigns retention dates and disposition to new records and ensure files are disposed according to retention records.
• Maintain the Corporation’s inactive and permanent records within the Records Centre; provide records retrieval services for all County departments; manage the physical transfer of records to and from County buildings.
• Implement and review policies, procedures, guidelines, programs and practices related to the management of the Corporation’s official records. Implement and maintain the Records Management Program, in both paper and electronic formats, making recommendations for amendments and updates as required and providing assistance to all service areas.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations related to records management.
• Prepare and deliver corporate records and information management program training, web site content, and provide one-on-one advice to increase education, awareness, and compliance.
• Collaborate with County Archivist to identify and preserve records of historical value within the Corporation.
• Representative on committees that relate to facility moves or departmental changes that impact records storage and information management in all formats.
• Implement a corporate-wide secure shredding system, provide advocacy for secure destruction of confidential temporary documents, and maintain the contract for shredding services.
• Perform business analysis of functional legislative, legal, and operational recordkeeping and evidentiary requirements to identify information, procedures and decision flows and recommend changes for improvement and initiate solutions.
• Provide technical records support for end users of records management software upon request.
• Conduct audits to assess compliance with records management policies, procedures, and practices. Review and make recommendations for amendments and updates to the policies, procedures, and practices.
• Administer the Records Management By-Law ensuring that service areas adhere to the policies and procedures.

Legislative Coordination:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Commissioner for taking Oaths
• Coordinate research requests for corporate knowledge and information.
• Provide general administrative support to Clerk’s office to ensure deadlines and objectives are achieved, including provision of mail and courier services.
• Receive freedom of information requests submitted under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, issuing search memos, indexing and numbering responsive records, and preparing letters.
• Provide back-up administrative support to the Licensing Officer.
• Maintain and coordinate vital statistics registration in accordance with the Vital Statistics Act.
• Serve as a Deputy Returning Officer in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act during Elections by maintaining and updating voter registration lists and candidate enrolment.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Masters of Information and Library Science would be considered as equivalent to the above combination.
• Community College Diploma or University Degree in Records and information Management, Business or related discipline with over two (2) years of experience directly in a records and information management role
• Relevant certification would be considered an asset or a combination of the above
• -OR-

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Proven ability to research, assemble and present information and recommendations in a professional manner.
• Working knowledge of municipal legislation/regulations including Municipal Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Vital Statistics Act and Municipal Elections Act.
• Ability to operate general office and records storage equipment.
• Must have ability to routinely lift and move file boxes weighing up to 10 kg.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in information analysis, research methodologies and project management.
• A valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle as travel is required.
• Able to work with and contribute positively to service-oriented teams.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and to meet deadlines with constantly shifting priorities.
• Able to manage multiple concurrent duties and prioritize tasks and work with minimum supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, and attention to detail.

Benefits

Posting #: CUPE 17.23

Position: Records and Legislative Coordinator

Status: Permanent Full Time

Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700

Salary: $25.43 - $31.75 per hour (2022 rates)

Division: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Department: Clerks and By-Law

Reports To: Deputy County Clerk

Location: Simcoe, ON. This role is currently eligible for the hybrid work model. Norfolk County’s hybrid model requires employees to be flexible with the days of the week and number of days in office vs working at home. This is based on requirements of the role and where your attendance may be required for operational reasons such as meetings, training or work sites.

Posting Period: June 28, 2023 - July 19, 2023

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.