UPDATE

Sep 7/06

The successful applicant is Marcie Wilkinson who will be starting September 11th.

Applications closed July 28, 2006.  We received 25 applications.  Thank you very much for your interest.

We are reviewing the applications and setting up interviews.  Those who met the most of the desired qualifications are being interviewed first.  If this does not result in a hire, we will interview those promising individuals who could be trained for the position.

All applicants will receive notice of the results of this recruitment process.            August 8, 2006

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT AN ADDITIONAL ADMIN STAFF POSITION.  IN FEBRUARY 2004, THERE WERE 7 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) ADMIN POSITIONS IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE.  ONE OF THOSE HAS BEEN ELIMINATED AND ONE HAS BEEN REDUCED TO PART-TIME LEAVING US WITH 5 1/2 FTE'S.  THIS POSTING IS FOR NEW DUTIES FOR ONE OF THE 5 FULL TIME POSITIONS.  PRIOR TO AMALGAMATION, THE FIVE FORMER WARDS HAD A TOTAL OF 12 ADMIN STAFF.

The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie will accept sealed applications to the attention of, Treasurer, Joanne Marklevitz,

for the non-union position of :                  Assistant Clerk-Treasurer

until:                                                     12:00 noon Friday, July 28, 2006 at the Municipal office at the above address.

                                                            (No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.)

Reporting to the Treasurer, this position will be responsible for at least the following treasury duties:

-tax billing & collection functions

-implementation of all relevant tax legislation

-maintenance of property tax accounts

-interaction with ratepayers via telephone, in writing and in person

-fixed asset setup

-daily deposits

-provide clerical and administrative support

-reception/accounts receivable backup

-accounts payable cheque processing

-payroll, accounts payable backup

-balance accounts receivable statements

Reporting to the Clerk, this position will be responsible for at least the following clerical duties:

-correspondence

-agendas, minutes, by-laws, Council directions

-planning application processing

Qualifications     -Grade 12, minimum

                        -post secondary, if in related municipal field, or equivalent experience

                        -accounting level one, or equivalent experience

                        -Municipal Tax Administration Program or willing to enroll and complete

Skills                -Excellent command of MS Word & Excel for setting up documents, forms and spreadsheets, etc.

                        -Computer skills to learn & excel at all customized municipal accounting software, internet use

                        -familiarity with provincial legislation related to municipalities

Qualities           -excellent organizational and time management skills

                        -ability to communicate effectively with staff and public

                        -ability to maintain confidentiality is essential respecting financial, personnel, council issues, etc.

                        -works well unsupervised and with other staff and the public

Experience        -ideally, 2-5 years in a municipal office

                        -2-5 years in an office or business where accounting and clerical duties were performed

Motivation          The right applicant will have every opportunity to learn more skills and assume more responsibility. Any applicant who can demonstrate the desire, enthusiasm and initiative to acquire the multitude of skills required to work in a municipal office will be considered regardless of meeting all qualifications.

References       

Your letters of reference shall accompany your application.  Where you have equivalent experience, as allowed above, you shall provide a letter of reference verifying such equivalent experience.

In accordance with privacy laws, all information collected during this application process will only be used for this posting.