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Are you looking for a career opportunity in a fast-growing community? The City of Thorold is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in municipal planning. The Planning Clerk is an important contributor in the planning division supporting the division through a variety of administrative tasks, most importantly, holding the role of Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee of Adjustment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful work that helps shape our community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process mail, daily cash receipts for Committee of Adjustments (COA) and maintain departmental petty cash
• Book meetings and appointments as required
• Accountable for the Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards Committee process
• Review and process invoices and undertake associated accounting duties
• Maintain office supply inventory
• File management including archiving of closed files
• Respond to telephone and counter inquiries
• Liaise with staff regarding planning files specific to COA applications
• Provide administrative support to all departmental staff
• Other related duties as assigned

Educations/Experience

• Minimum completion of a two (2) year college program in an Office Administration Program, or a combination of equivalent related education and relevant work experience
• A minimum of two (2) years related work experience preferably in a public sector office environment. Some experience in organizing and directing work preferred
• Have, or be willing to obtain, accreditation as an Accredited Committee Secretary Treasurer (ACST) through membership in the Ontario Association of Committees of Adjustment (COA) and Consent Authorities; and become a Commissioner of Oaths pertaining to Committee of Adjustment duties
• Knowledge of the Committee of Adjustment procedures
• Good verbal and written communication skills required