About the Role

The City of Elliot Lake is looking for an organized, detail-oriented professional to join our Clerks Department. Reporting to the Director of Clerks and Planning Services and working closely with the Deputy Clerk, the Assistant to the Clerks Department provides administrative, clerical and customer service support across the department's work. That work includes Council and governance support, municipal records, Woodlands Cemetery, vital statistics, lottery licensing and information requests.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

What You Will Be Doing

- Assisting with Council agenda materials, by-laws, and resolution records
- Maintaining municipal records, agreements and leases, and tracking renewal and expiry dates
- Providing administrative support for Woodlands Cemetery, including plot sales, interment arrangements and cemetery records
- Helping the public with vital statistics and marriage licence inquiries, and supporting municipal lottery licensing
- Supporting MFIPPA requests and corporate records management
- Providing courteous, professional service to residents, staff, Council and outside agencies

What You Bring to the Table

- Post-secondary education in office administration, municipal administration, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a municipal or public-sector setting




- Robust organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn municipal software and electronic records systems
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Knowledge of municipal government, legislation and procedures is an asset

Why Join Us?

At the City of Elliot Lake, you're not just taking a job. You're joining the team that keeps local government running for our community, in a supportive work environment with room to grow.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with "Assistant to the Clerks Department" in the subject line. The full position description is available on our website at https://www.elliotlake.ca/en/city-hall/jobs.aspx

Closing date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Elliot Lake will accommodate applicants throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

The City of Elliot Lake thanks all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $71,518.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant to the Clerks Department (Elliot Lake)
🏢 The Corporation of The City of Elliot Lake
📍 Elliot Lake