Manager of Administrative Support / Clerk

The municipality of Tantramar is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager of Administrative Support / Clerk.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and a member of the Municipal Management Team, the Clerk is responsible for custody of the corporate seal and records management in accordance with Municipal Records Management Authority Standards for New Brunswick for the entire municipality including for the business of Council including minutes, by-laws, resolutions and other related governance documentation. The Clerk is responsible to perform all statutory duties as outlined in the Local Governance Act and responsible for coordinating all Council Meetings and ensuring meeting adheres to all procedural requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Post Secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline with 5 years of progressively responsible executive assistant experience preferably in local government, performing complex administrative work, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity
• Commissioner of Oaths appointment in the Province of New Brunswick
• Experienced in researching and developing policies and By-Laws
• Be able to write detailed reports and properly document files
• Be able to maintain confidentiality on all matters pertaining to the organization
• Possess good public speaking skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with Municipal Council, staff and the public.
• Knowledge of Parliamentary Procedures, including Robert's Rules of Order or similar

Applicants will be required to take an appropriate test to demonstrate their proficiency of the required qualifications and skills necessary to perform the required job duties.

To view the full job description, please visit Tantramar's website.