Employment Opportunity - Clerk Assistant

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

Posting Details
Job Title	Clerk Assistant
Department	Administration
Location	Cochrane, Ontario
Immediate Supervisor	Clerk
Rate of Pay	$52, 318 to $58, 893
Benefits	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 not
required.
Knowledge of the TOMRMS filing system or similar filing system would be an asset but not
required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and iCompass.
Proficiency in both English and French.
Ability to obtain a clear 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 to
detail.
Ability to work independently on complex tasks and compose effective and accurate
correspondence.

Additional Details

How to apply:

Thank you for your interest. We encourage qualified candidates to email their resume and cover
letter to HR@cochraneontario.com on or before September 30th, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The position will
remain open until filled. Please write “Clerk Assistant” in the subject line.
The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free
recruitment and selection process. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario
Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need
accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call (705) 272-4361.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants for their interest and
advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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