THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH

CLERICAL ASSISTANT – BUILDING STANDARDS

The Building Standards Department of the Town of New Tecumseth is seeking an organized, computer literate, person with a positive attitude and excellent people skills to fill the position of Clerical Assistant. Reporting to the Manager of Building Standards/Chief Building Official, this position provides clerical assistance for the department including, but not limited to data entry, filing, record keeping and word processing. The position will be required to provide information and direction by phone and at the counter with regard to processes and procedures for various building applications such as renovations, plumbing, sewage systems, accessory buildings, etc. This entails providing explanations of various applications, how to complete them and what documents are required to accompany them.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Requires college level diploma in Business Administration or equivalent education and/or experience.
o Preference will be given to those who have completed some Building Courses including the Building Code Act, House Plumbing and Sewage Systems. If these courses are not completed on hiring must be willing and capable of completing them.
o At least one to three years experience in a municipal clerical position, preferably in a Building Standards environment.
o Knowledge of construction environment would be an asset.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel and data base input.
o Good interpersonal skills with an ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.

SALARY:

• $30,940.00 to $38,656.80 dependent on experience. The Town of New Tecumseth also offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Please submit a detailed resume by Friday, May 23, 2008
Please submit your application by one of the following methods: drop off, mail, e-mail or fax
Please refer to Competition # 2008-17

Hilary McCormack, CHRP
Manager of Human Resources
The Corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth
Box 910, 10 Wellington St. East
Alliston, Ont. L9R 1A1
FAX:(705) 435-5706
E-mail: careers@town.newtecumseth.on.ca

We wish to thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the
Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.