Employment Opportunities

Clerical Support

Deadline to apply: Monday August 22, 2022 at 4:30pm.

The Township of Pelee is accepting resumes for Clerical Support until August 22. 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) commencing in September, 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 will be received until Monday, August 22, 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