Casual Clerk

at  Town of Hinton

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will provide coverage for the following positions and locations on a casual basis:

• Infrastructure Office Assistant (Infrastructure Services Building)
• Accounting Administrator (The Government Centre)
• Community Services Admin. Assistant (The Guild)
• Planning & Development Coordinator (The Government Centre)
• Protective Services Coordinator (The Firehall)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Office/Business Administration or related courses.
• Certificate in Applied Land Use Planning is preferred
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Class 5 Driver’s License with satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Work collaboratively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in an administrative role providing administrative support with the extensive use of office equipment / accounting, accounts payable and receivable, AP, cash management and front desk reception
• Experience in exceptional customer service or municipal working environment
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, computers and systems, databases, and operating office equipment.
• Experience in interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in time management and organizational skills to prioritize responsibilities and customer requests
• Experience in verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures for program development involving children, youth, and seniors / Town Bylaws, Policies, and the Municipal Government Act / Experience in developing and amending bylaws
• Proficiency in exercising good judgment to make effective decisions and recommendations
• Possessing a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in working independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in working as a dependable team member
• Possessing a commitment to continuous training and professional development opportunities in relevant trends, industry, technology, tools, and best practices
• Proficiency in maintaining a high level of confidentiality in all interactions
• Possessing a high degree of personal initiative, professionalism, and positivity
• Proficiency in flexibly and creatively adopting new ways of doing things

• Responsibilities determined on the position being covered.