Commissions Clerk - Bilingual (English and French) (2)

← Back to search results Apply By: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Commissions Clerk - Bilingual (English and French) Job ID: 248893 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Division: Official Documents Services Branch City: Toronto Position(s) language: Bilingual English/French Job term: 2 Temporary assignments/contracts up to 12 months with possibility of extension Job code: 09OAD - Office Administration 09 Salary: $28.14 - $32.82 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Apply now Accessibility support Bring your attention to detail and your French and English skills to public service.
We offer:
Close mentorship and job shadowing to ensure you will be successful in the role. Join our team in Toronto, where you will be supported to check and prepare official documents every day.
Learn about Official Documents Services About the jobIn this position you will:
• prepare certificates for Commissioners and Notary Public appointments
• work with the Law Society of Upper Canada to check lawyers' status and take needed steps
• handle and check written requests for official documents and certificates
• provide document services in English and French, often working with senior government offices
• answer questions/inquiries from the public in both English and French What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
Official documents services must have:• Customer focus to assess and prioritize the urgency of client requests, verify detailed information, and deliver accurate, bilingual (French and English) information and services. You use tact, discretion, patience, and courtesy to support clients from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be upset or face language barriers.
• Thinking skills to analyze applications and inquiries, identify and resolve discrepancies, interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, and make informed decisions to meet tight legal and administrative deadlines.
• Effective communication to respond to a wide range of inquiries—both oral and written—from ministries, legal professionals, and the public. You prepare and proofread official documents and correspondence with accuracy and clearly explain detailed legal and procedural information in both French and English.
• Teamwork to provide translation and technical support to colleagues, offer guidance in Commissions-related tasks, and contribute to a collaborative environment by stepping in during absences or peak periods.
• Computer proficiency to use Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and internal systems to produce and manage official documents, track client information, and process payments. You also operate standard office equipment to support daily operations. Don't meet every qualification?If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information: Apply by: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

• 2 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 3.7 Category: Administrative and Support Services Posted on: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• N-MG-248893/26(2)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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