Employment Opportunity – Clerk Assistant Deadline to apply is Wednesday September 30th, 2026 September 14, 2026 The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane Employment Opportunity - Clerk Assistant Job Title Department Administration Location Cochrane, Ontario Rate of Pay $52, 318 to $58, 893 Benefits and a Defined Benefit Pension Hours of Work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (and evening meetings as required) Position Status Temporary Full-Time (Maternity Leave 18 month period) Application Deadline Wednesday September 30th at 3:00PM Job Summary Reporting to the Clerk, the Clerk Assistant provides administrative, legislative and customer service support to the Clerk’s Department. This position assists with Council, Committee and Board meeting preparation, records management, public notices, licensing, election administration, correspondence, research, and general departmental coordination. The role is intended to support the statutory responsibilities of the Clerk and does not independently exercise the statutory authority of the Clerk or Deputy Clerk. Work involves frequent interaction with members of the public, Council, municipal departments, other municipalities, and external agencies, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, accuracy, professionalism, and discretion. Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Office Administration, Public Administration, Municipal Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an office environment. Knowledge of municipal operations, local government procedures, municipal protocols and related legislation, including the Municipal Act,



Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Municipal Elections Act and other applicable legislation, would be considered an asset. Completion of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario(AMCTO) Municipal Administration Program (MAP) or greater would be an asset but notrequired. Knowledge of the TOMRMS filing system or similar filing system would be an asset but notrequired. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and iCompass. Proficiency in both English and French. Ability to obtain a transparent criminal record check. Clean Driver’s abstract. Requirements & Responsibilities Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize and organize workload. Ability to understand and properly research legislation/bills. Ability to deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner. Ability to work under pressure, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention todetail. Ability to work independently on complex tasks and compose effective and accuratecorrespondence. The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-freerecruitment and selection process. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the OntarioHuman Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you needaccommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Informationand Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants for their interest andadvise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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