Employment Opportunities

Temporary Administration Support

2022 Municipal Election & Pheasant Hunt

The Township of Pelee is accepting resumes for Temporary Administration Support. Successful candidates will provide support and customer service in a professional and confidential manner working out of the Township of Pelee Municipal Office.

It is preferred that applicants are proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and navigate new software effectively and efficiently.

The focus of this temporary position is to assist in the 2022 Municipal Election and support administrative staff in the annual 2022 Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt through items such as licence preparation, and order processing.

Specific duties may include:

• Providing excellent customer service by responding to public inquiries in person, by email and over the phone.
• Assisting with the 2022 Municipal Election as assigned by the Clerk.
• Processing incoming payments of pheasant hunts as well as taxes, user fees, department revenue and other incoming payments as needed.
• Assisting with pheasant hunt data entry as directed by the Clerk.
• Maintaining confidential files and records relating to job responsibilities.
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Clerk or Treasurer.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Excellent teamwork skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Valuable computer, professional and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills
• Municipal experience, an asset

This position is a 2 to 4 day a week position (14 to 28 hours) – pending need and availability – commencing in mid-September, extending for approximately eight (8) weeks. Opportunity for professional growth and further employment may be provided to interested applications. Successful candidates must be located on Pelee Island during their employment to successfully fill this role.

Applications will be received until Monday, September 12, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.  Applications can be submitted by mail, email or deliver applications in person to the Municipal Office:

C/O Kristine Horst, Interim Clerk                             Email: kristine.horst@pelee.ca
CONFIDENTIAL                                                            Subject: Clerical Support Position
Township of Pelee                                                             
1045 West Shore Rd
Pelee Island, ON
N0R 1M0

Clerical Support

The Township of Pelee is accepting resumes for Clerical Support. The successful candidate will provide support and customer service in a professional and confidential manner working out of the Township of Pelee Municipal Office. This position requires a dedicated individual who is punctual, good at multi-tasking, has excellent customer service skills, self-motivated, and can follow direction well.

The successful candidate will preferably have completed their post-secondary education in a related field or have experience in a clerical position.  Applicants should be proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and navigate new software effectively and efficiently.

Specific duties may include:

• Providing excellent customer service by responding to public inquiries in person, by email and over the phone.
• Assisting with the 2022 Municipal Election as assigned by the Clerk.
• Assisting with processing and inputting Accounts Payable under direction from the Treasurer.
• Processing incoming payments of taxes, user fees, department revenue and other incoming payments.
• Assisting with data entry including pheasant hunts, marketing, and marina seasonals as directed by the Clerk.
• Assisting with daily bank reconciliation.
• Providing secretarial services including typing of tenders, forms, notices and reports as required.
• Maintaining confidential files and records relating to job responsibilities.
• Assisting with preparing grant applications upon request from the Clerk or Treasurer.
• Carrying out research projects as assigned by the Clerk or Treasurer.
• Assisting with annual audit as assigned by the Treasurer.
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Clerk or Treasurer.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Excellent teamwork skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Valuable computer, professional and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills
• Municipal experience, an asset.
• Accounts Payable experience, an asset.

This position is 21 hours per week (3 days per week), with potential for a full-time position and opportunity for professional growth. Applicants must be located on Pelee Island to successfully fill this role.

Applicants are required to submit a detailed resume and cover letter highlighting education and skills relevant to the position. Applications can be submitted by mail, email or deliver applications in person to the Municipal Office:

C/O Kristine Horst, Interim Clerk                             Email: kristine.horst@pelee.ca
CONFIDENTIAL                                                            Subject: Clerical Support Position
Township of Pelee                                                             
1045 West Shore Rd
Pelee Island, ON
N0R 1M0