City Clerk

**CITY OF THOROLD**
**City Clerk
**Working for City of Thorold**

By joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the
fastest growing municipality in the beautiful Niagara region.

Working with us means a great pension, superb benefits package and a supportive
and collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating
opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their roles.

We are proudly home to Canada Games Park, an internationally recognized and
certified athletics and wellness facility. Our 300+ acres of parks and trails, two
community centers, two arenas and outdoor pool are what makes Thorold the ideal
place to build your career.

**Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and part of the Senior Management
Team, the City Clerk is responsible for the management of the Clerk’s Department
and carrying out the statutory duties of the Clerk as defined in the Municipal Act,
2001 and numerous other Acts of Provincial Legislation.

The City Clerk acts as the Returning Officer for Municipal Election, MFIPPA
Coordinator, Issuer of Marriage Licenses, Vital Statistics Division Registrar, Lottery
Licensing Officer, Clerk of Drainage Tribunal, Commissioner of Oaths and is an
authorized signing officer for the Corporation.

The City Clerk will be strategic while providing guidance, support and legislative
advice to the CAO and Senior Management Team, act as parliamentarian to
Thorold City Council and coordinate the secretariat functions for all Council
meetings.

**The City of Thorold invites you to submit your resume if you possess**:
University degree in Municipal Administration, Public Administration,
Business Administration or a related field

Minimum of five 5 years’ experience at a senior level in a Clerk’s
Department, preferably as a City Clerk

Experience running a Municipal election is an asset

AMCT or CMO Designation is preferred

Thorough understanding of municipal services, administrative environment
and municipal relationships with other levels of government

Ability to interpret municipal policies and procedures and provincial
legislation

Excellent interpersonal, project/time management, analytical,
communication, presentation, problem-solving, leadership and supervisory
skills

Excellent written communication, minute-taking, and report writing skills

Excellent customer service delivery both internal and external

Ability to think and act strategically in a political and corporate service
environment.

Computer Skills in a Microsoft environment

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Responsible for the administration and compliance with the following legislation
by acting as corporate content expert by possessing the working knowledge of
legislation, including but not limited to:
Occupational Health and Safety Act

Municipal Act, 2001

Municipal Elections Act

Vital Statistics Act

Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Lottery Licensing

Commissioner for Taking Affidavits Act

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Municipal By-laws, agreements and policies

Drainage Act and Drainage Tribunal

Planning Act

Local Improvements Act

The salary range for this position is **$123,471.00 - $144,010.00,** is a 35 hour per
week work schedule, includes a comprehensive pension and benefits package as
well as a hybrid work policy. A job description is available on the City website at

those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the _
- Ontario Human Rights Code, the City will provide accommodation to applicants with _
- disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. _
- Please inform staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. _

Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment
purposes.