Marriage Officiant

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:

MARRIAGE OFFICIANT

DEPARTMENT:

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

POSTING NUMBER:105801

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:
Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:35 hour workweek

LOCATION:
City Hall

SALARY GRADE:8

STARTING SALARY:
$1,018.50 per week

JOB TYPE:
Union

POSTING DATE:
February 15, 2024

CLOSING DATE:
February 22, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the Supervisor, Business Operations, this position is responsible for organizing, scheduling, and conducting civil marriage ceremonies, including holding pre-ceremony meetings with couples, in accordance with City procedures and legislative requirements.

The incumbent will also act as deputy Division Registrar, including issuance of marriage licences and burial permits, and assume back-up responsibilities for other public service and corporate support functions within the Administrative Services and Elections Section, as part of the overall service delivery team.

As part of City Clerk's team, incumbent will also assist with the conduct of municipal elections.

• Organizes and books civil marriage ceremonies, including securing and ensuring availability of appropriate venue and provides applicable published materials for the prospective couple
• Receives, accepts and processes payments for civil marriage ceremonies and bookings
• Conducts Full Service and Simple civil marriage ceremonies, including prepreparation of ceremony script, marriage licence and marriage register
• Act as appointed Deputy Division Registrar, issuing prepared marriage and burial permits in accordance with the Marriage Act, Vital Statistics Act and the City of Brampton policies and procedures
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality; protects the Marriage Register against loss, theft and to ensure protection of the personal information contained within
• Provides assistance during municipal election and byelections.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Completion of Grade 12, or equivalent
• Completion of the Civil Marriage Solemnization Training Module prior to the incumbent conducting civil ceremonies
• Appointment as a Deputy Division Registrar with the Office of the Registrar General (Ontario)
• Over two years up to and including 4 years of face to face customer service experience interacting with the public
• Previous experience managing and conducting marriage/wedding ceremonies is an asset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on face to face, in person customer service.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanour when dealing with individuals in highly emotional situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Marriage Act and related Provincial Regulations
• Detail oriented, able to work in a fastpaced and everchanging environment with conflicting timelines and priorities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint and Internet explorer

- **_Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

Interview:
Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

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