Clerk

Township Of Oro Medonte•Oro-Medonte, ON

13d•CA$114,688 - CA$139,404•Hybrid

About The Position

The Township of Oro-Medonte is seeking a strong communications leader who fosters an environment where good governance and positive relations thrive. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Municipal Clerk will work in a cross-functional environment performing statutory duties of the Municipal Clerk, facilitating effective governance through consultation with Council, the senior management team, and leading the Clerk division in their career development and key functions including RIMs, corporate real estate, AODA, municipal elections and adherences to policies, procedures, by-laws and legislation.

Requirements

Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law or related discipline.
Minimum of seven (7) years of related progressive experience in municipal government.
Five (5) years’ experience supporting Council in a Clerk or Deputy Clerk role.
Strong working knowledge of legislation, municipal by-laws, and good governance practices.
Commitment to the development of the team and sharing knowledge to ensure effective governance and maintaining high service standards.
Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Background Check are required for this role.

Responsibilities

Performs the statutory duties of the Municipal Clerk as stipulated in the Municipal Act and other Acts.
Works collaboratively with Council to support its undertakings. Provides corporate governance, legislative and corporate secretariat support to Council by coordinating meeting processes, overseeing agenda preparation, ensuring accurate recording and communication of Council decisions, and exercising delegated authority. Prepares and present reports and By-laws to Council and Committees; provides advice; develops and recommends levels of service, policies and procedures.
Works collaboratively with the Senior Management Team to develop, update, and review municipal by-laws, including leading the annual by-law review process and ensuring comprehensive organization, maintenance, and accessibility of the Township’s by-law and regulatory framework.
Leads the Clerk’s Services Division (team of 4) in a manner that motivates, guides and directs the team that creates a working environment that promotes staff development and training, goal succession, teamwork and positive relations. Ensures a high standard of work quality, organizational performance, high quality services and safe workplace.
Provides strategic oversight of the Municipal Records and Information Management (RIM) program, incorporating emerging AI and other digital tools to manage the lifecycle (retention, storage and destruction) of records (electronic and physical), ensures compliance with legislation, and enables timely and secure retrieval of information in accordance with the Municipal Act and RIM Guiding Principles.
Administration of the Township’s Corporate Real Estate portfolio and assists other Township departments with their property matters. Specifically, this includes all aspects of municipal land sales and acquisitions; ensures registration of all easements are complete including those obtained through development agreements, supports expropriation activities, manages all encroachment agreements and the completion of title searches.
Exemplifies service excellence and actively engages in the Township’s culture of learning and continuous improvement, actively pursuing opportunities to create efficiencies within a collaborative work environment; Demonstrates and promotes the Township’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service Excellence.