Closing
May 19, 2026
Status
Full time
Pay range
$56,966.83 to $69,218.55
Work hours
This position offers a schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Hybrid work opportunity
No
Work location
Administration Complex, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden, ON
Vacancies
1
General purpose
Reporting to the Supervisor of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, the Legislative Services Administrator provides front-line customer service and administrative support for Legislative Services functions, including vital statistics, licensing, council and committee support, municipal elections, and related statutory services.
Responsibilities
Customer service, Deputy Division Registrar, and licensing coordination duties
- Provide front-line customer service, including responding to inquiries, processing payments, and directing the public to appropriate departments
- Maintain customer service administrative processes and standards, including electronic records, service requests, website updates, procedure review, procedure development and implementation, and other Legislative Services administrative functions
- Appointed as a Deputy Division Registrar under the Vital Statistics Act
- Appointed as Deputy Issuer of Marriage Licenses and may be delegated to perform marriage ceremonies under the direction of the Clerk
- Administer the Township’s Vital Statistics program, including issuance of marriage licenses, death certificates, civil ceremony administration, and the associated reporting requirement
- Administer regulatory licensing programs as assigned, including lottery licensing in accordance with applicable requirements, by processing applications, tracking approvals, and issuing permits and licences in accordance with established timelines and service standards
- Assist with the development and implementation of performance metrics on various customer services, vital statistics, licensing programming, and other programing as required
- Administer oaths or affirmations as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act
Council and committee duties
- Coordinate support to committees or boards by attending committee meetings, as directed, using eSCRIBE to prepare agendas and record minutes, purchasing food, posting, and distributing agendas, and providing procedural advice at committee meetings
- Assist by attending council, board, or committee meetings to provide technical and procedural assistance to the Clerk, as directed, in cases of scheduled absences of the Clerk and Deputy Clerk
- Assist with the preparation and organization of agendas, resolutions, and by-laws for Council as required
- Assist the Clerk in providing technical guidance to Township staff, Council, and the public, on public meeting protocols, procedural rules, interpretation of Township by-laws, and applicable legislative requirements
Municipal elections
- Serve as a Deputy Returning Officer for all municipal and school board elections, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act
- Support the Clerk and Deputy Clerk in all aspects of the organization, administration and conduct of the election, in accordance with legislation
General duties
- Coordinate special projects as assigned by the Deputy Clerk
- Assist in reviews for updating by-laws and policies, as assigned
- Assist in the purchasing of items on behalf of the Township
- Assist in the accessible formatting and preparation of public documents as requested
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Township
- Handles personal and confidential information in accordance with legislated requirements
- Perform any other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Completion of diploma or degree in public administration, office administration, political science or related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of one year of administrative experience, preferably in a municipal legislative services or related department
- Working knowledge of policies and general statues governing municipal operations in Ontario
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Demonstrated level of professionalism, confidentiality, and strong work ethic
- Strong written and verbal communications skills and proven ability to interact with all levels of management, staff and external stakeholders effectively and diplomatically
- Must be able to work independently and have proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), Adobe Pro, SharePoint
- A clean Criminal Record Check is required upon hire
Working conditions
- The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week, primarily during regular office hours, with occasional evening work required for meetings, ceremonies, and election-related duties
- Work is performed in an office setting at a customer service counter
- Increased volume of work and competing priorities exist because of election duties during each municipal election (every four years)
Why Wilmot?
At the Township of Wilmot, we are proud to offer a rewarding workplace with benefits that go beyond the basics, including:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits
- Employer paid benefit premiums
- A secure pension plan to support long-term financial well-being
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Three personal float days each year
- Flexible work arrangements, where possible
- Employee and family assistance program
- Paid training and development opportunities to support ongoing growth
- Access to recreation facilities
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for candidate selection. Upon request, accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, hiring and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and the Ontario Human Rights Code.