Deputy Clerk

Deputy Clerk

The Township of Hamilton is a rural/urban community nestled between Lake Ontario and Rice Lake in Northumberland County, one hour east of Toronto and next door to the Town of Cobourg. With a population of approximately 11,000 residents the township offers a delightful blend of the Oak Ridges Moraine, active farms, residential subdivisions and estates, historic villages, waterfront, and tourism.

The Township is situated within the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg and Chippewa nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our work on these lands respectfully acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding contributions to the area now known as the Township of Hamilton.

As part of our mission to provide effective and efficient services to our residents, the Township is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Clerk. This is a full-time position.

Major responsibilities include:

• Council and committee support
• Administration and communications
• Legislation and licensing
• Information and records management
• Elections

Complete Job Description

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• University degree in public administration, records management, communications or a related discipline.
• Willingness to obtain Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) designation or equivalent.
• Three to five years of progressive municipal experience.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and statutes including the Municipal Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Municipal Elections Act, and other applicable statutes and regulations.
• Direct experience with municipal council procedure, governance and municipal election functions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic applications for agenda management, records management and election management.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to maintain discretion in a confidential environment with a high level of attention to detail.
• Political astuteness, tactfulness, with a knowledge of municipal government processes and parliamentary procedure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multitask in a busy environment with a proven focus on service delivery.

The Corporation of the Township of Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer.

The Corporation of the Township of Hamilton is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted to schedule an interview and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Interested applicants should forward a PDF copy of their cover letter and resume (one document preferred) in confidence by 4 pm on Friday, April 19, 2024.

While we appreciate all applications, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. We do not retain unsolicited applications.