Clerk, Administrative and Financial Support

Requisition ID: 20382

Department: Office of the City Clerk

Service: French Language Services & Mun Elections

Branch: Elections Branch

Employment Type: 5 Full-time Temporary - Up until December 31st, 2026 & November 30th, 2026

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information: $56 634,76 - $66 266,20 annually (2024 rates of pay)

Location: Elect/MFIP1221 "B" Cyrville Road

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Administrative and Support Services

Application Close: 13/01/2026

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to program staff by performing word processing/typing, data entry, and filing activities; compiling and providing information pertaining to program documents and reports; maintaining program inventory; liaising with internal staff, external stakeholders, and members of the public; purchasing goods/services; scheduling meetings; and responding to inquiries and complaints.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 1 year of post-secondary training in office administration or related field

Minimum of 2 years of related office/administrative experience

KNOWLEDGE

• General organization and activities of the specific program/unit/branch/department
• Corporate, departmental and branch policies and procedures
• Office practices and procedures
• Corporate Records Management system
• Corporate computer and software applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to clients, public, peers and supervisors both verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organize, multi-task and prioritize work
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to complete work assignments within deadlines
• Ability to document/record information
• Tact and discretion
• Awareness of and sensitivity to program specific targets/population needs
• Initiative and reliability
• Ability to maintain confidential information

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc-