Director, Municipal Governance/clerk

**Municipality of Chatham-Kent**
**Director, Municipal Governance/Clerk**:
**Job Status**: Permanent Full-Time
**Union**: Non-Union
**Number of Positions**:1
**Hours of Work**:35
**Location**:Civic Centre

**Position Level**:
Sr. Management

**Position Type**:
Full-time

**Salary Range**:
$160,679 - $189,235

**Preferred Designation(s)**:
CMO

**Closing Date**:
**February 26, 2026**

**Will artificial intelligence (AI) be used during the hiring process?**
No

**Is this posting for an existing vacancy?**
Yes

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Director, Municipal Governance / Clerk in the Municipal Governance division.

**The Community of Chatham-Kent**
Join the Municipality of Chatham-Kent—world renowned for friendly people, spectacular outdoor water recreation and also known as the “Classic Car Capital of Canada”. A single tier municipality, Chatham-Kent is located between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, and covers a large geographical area of 2,500 sq. km and boasts a storied past as a car manufacturing powerhouse. Each community in Chatham-Kent has its own unique character and history, and all enjoy the safe and affordable lifestyle that makes the region popular. Chatham-Kent has become a sought-after place for relocation and as such, our population has steadily been increasing and diversifying. Lead by a team of experienced, professional, and passionate leaders, CK is becoming one of the most desired teams to join.

**Job description**
The Director, Municipal Governance/Clerk is responsible for discharging all statutory obligations of a Municipal Clerk under the _Ontario Municipal Act_, and related Statues, and Regulations. The Director is responsible for managing those divisions within the portfolio including Council Administration, Records Management, Licensing Services, Provincial Offences Court (POC) administration, and Municipal Elections. The Director acts as a Policy Advisor to Council, including interpretation of relevant bylaws and legislation applicable to the portfolio.

This position participates on the Senior Management Team and reports to the Deputy CAO. Leading a talented team of staff, this position guides and inspires a dedicated workforce in their efficient delivery of these municipal services and helps shape a workplace culture founded on trust and transparency. The Director is a visible partner in the community and workplace and a champion of community engagement and accountability.

**Essential responsibilities of the initial role as the Elections Coordinator**
- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies;
- Develop a work plan and timelines to conduct the Chatham-Kent Municipal Election ensuring all legislated dates are met;
- Establish voting locations throughout Chatham-Kent to meet accessibility requirements and ensure all conditions of rental contracts required by the Municipality are met;
- Establish procedural guidelines for the identified method of voting and ensure compliance with the critical timelines and dates set out by the _Municipal Elections Act_;
- Monitor, coordinate and maintain all aspects related to the Voters' List such as revisions, deletions, additions, changes;
- Analyze for accuracy and approve for processing of Voter Notification Cards and Voters' List, update data in Municipal Voterview - Datafix program;
- Recruit and train all election officials required to conduct the municipal election;
- Coordinate the work plan with other municipal departments that are directly involved with the election process such as Information Technology Services and Customer Service;
- Act as the Director, Municipal Governance/Clerk, as required, for a transition of the role following completion of the Election.

**Essential responsibilities of the Director, Municipal Governance / Clerk**
- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies;
- Manage staff in the Municipal Clerk, Licensing, and Provincial Offences Divisions, or any other Divisions assigned to the Department;
- Organize and conduct the municipal election in accordance with the provisions of the _Municipal_ _Elections Act_, and act as Returning Officer to coordinate and oversee all election activities;
- Attend Council and Committees meetings to ensure meetings are run effectively and in compliance with applicable laws, and to provide advice and direction to the Mayor, Councillors, Committee Chairs and Committee Clerks;
- Discharge all statutory obligations of the Clerk and divisions reporting to this position under the _Ontario Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_, and all other applicable legislation, including interpreting and implementing the _Ontario Municipal Act_, Council Procedural Bylaw, or any other legislation and regulation applicable to governance issues;
- Develop and review Council Reports, Regulatory Notices, and By-laws, after conducting research and consultation with provincial government agenci