The Rural Municipality of Wilton is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented full time Municipal Clerk to join our team. The work Municipal Clerk does is broad and requires a willingness to perform a variety of tasks. This position plays a key role in providing exceptional customer service to the public and administrative support to our municipal operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the first point of contact for residents and visitors by providing reception services in person, over the phone, and electronically.
- Respond to inquiries and requests with courteous and effective communication.
- Perform accurate data entry and assist with basic accounting tasks such as accounts payable and receivable.
- Process title changes, and tax certificates with attention to detail and timeliness.
- Prepare and update written and electronic communications, agreements, reports and applications.
- Support mail preparation and distribution.
- Maintain organized filing and records management systems.
- Assist with maintaining office supplies and coordinating general office services.
- Ensure compliance with municipal policies, bylaws, and procedures.
- Provide backup support for other team members as needed and participate in cross-training initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
- Experience with MuniSoft is considered an asset
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Discretion with matters pertaining to confidentiality
- Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and record management.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles is essential.
- Ability to quickly learn new software and processes.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma.
- A minimum of three years of administrative experience with increasing responsibilities.
- Experience in a municipal government setting is an asset.
Additional Requirement:
The successful candidate must be willing to enroll in and complete the Local Government Administration Program offered through the University of Regina.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter to:
Email: hrit@rmwilton.ca
Subject: Municipal Clerk Application
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Final candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
To apply for this job email your details to hrit@rmwilton.ca