Municipal Clerk

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula has a permanent population of over 4,000. That number swells during the summer as people arrive looking to escape the city and enjoy beautiful Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Why join our team?
- Competitive remuneration package;
- Annual salary range: $104,559 to $130,689
- Our municipality values a work life balance;
- Your family will enjoy a slower, richer pace of life;
- Be steps away from a national park;
- Easily access and explore Bruce trails; and
- Live in a community where you can enjoy outdoor activities, in all four seasons.

As our Clerk, you will:
**Leadership**
- Participates as a member of the leadership team, working collaboratively with other departments to effectively and efficiently implement and execute work plans.
- Provides strategic oversight and long-term visioning for departmental and corporate objectives in addition to acting as a member of the senior management team.
- Works in conjunction with the CAO to review the status of goals, objectives, and priorities of the department and Municipality.

**Operational and Administrative**
- Carries out all duties of the Municipal Clerk as set out in the Municipal Act.
- Prepares a variety of reports, letters, and memorandums for the Department.
- Attends Council, Committee and other meetings, as required.
- Acts as Registrar under the Vital Statistics Act.
- Acts as a resource person to Council, advising on Council procedures and the duties and responsibilities of Council members.
- Develops policies and procedures related to the responsibilities of the position and assists the Council and the CAO in developing Municipal policies and procedures.
- Oversight of a Records & Information Management program including active and inactive storage of records, electronic records, archival and library material and ensure all corporate records are retained or destroyed in accordance with Municipal By-laws.
- **You have**:_
- Post Secondary education in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration or a related field.
- Five years of experience within a Municipal Clerk’s department with a minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory and/or management level experience.
- Thorough working knowledge of municipal legislation/regulations including the Municipal Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Municipal Elections Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other legislation.
- Ability to provide functional advice to all Municipal staff with regard to Council decisions and provides advice and recommendations to Council, staff, and the public regarding legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Must possess the ability to preserve the integrity of confidential matters that may have legal implications on the Municipality.
- Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of agenda and minute preparation software, Microsoft Office software and other related software packages.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports, presentations to Council and provide policy advice.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence.

**To Apply**

**Ward & Uptigrove HR Solutions**
**Attention: Tonya Wilson**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $104,559.00-$130,689.00 per year

Work days:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Municipal Clerk's department: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario Driver's Licence (required)

**Location**:

- Lions Head, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-13