Deputy Clerk/Communications Coordinator

at  Howick Township

DEPUTY CLERK/COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

The Township of Howick is a rural community of over 4000 residents, made up of the villages of Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter and the hamlets of Belmore and Lakelet. Howick is blessed with a thriving agricultural sector, picturesque landscapes located along the Maitland River and most importantly, hard-working, friendly people.
The Township if Howick is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Clerk/Communications Coordinator.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, the Deputy Clerk/Communications Coordinator plays a key role in the daily operations of the Administration Department, including duties involving corporate records management, licencing, legislative services, land use planning, corporate communications, assisting with the coordination of municipal and school board elections and more. The Deputy Clerk/Communications Coordinator supports the CAO/Clerk in the performance of all statutory duties of the Municipal Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001.
A detailed job description for the position is available at www.howick.ca.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Three to five years of progressive experience in Municipal Government.
· Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Law, Business Administration or related field.
· Completion of or working towards the AMCTO Municipal Administration Program, Municipal Law Program or similar.
· Knowledge of the Municipal Act, Municipal Elections Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and any other related regulations, acts, statutes or legislation.
· Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
· Completion of AMCTO Clerk’s Institute Level I is considered an asset.
This is a full-time, permanent, 37.5-hour/week position with occasional evening meetings. The Township of Howick offers a competitive salary (2025 Salary Range $88,128.00 - $103,096.54) with a comprehensive benefit package. We invite interested applicants to forward a cover letter and resume in one document (Word or PDF) by noon (12:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 14, 2025, in confidence, to:
Caitlin Gillis
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Township of Howick
Via email: clerk@howick.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $88,128.00-$103,096.54 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-04-0

Please refer the Job description for details