Town Clerk

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TOWN CLERK

Full Time

The Town of Carbonear is seeking a motivated and career minded individual for the position of Town Clerk.

DUTIES:

As a member of the management team, the Town Clerk reports to the CAO and serves as the secretary to Council while responsible for the administrative and legislative functions of the office of the Mayor, Council and CAO. The Town Clerk attends all Council meetings and is responsible for a number of legislative duties such as recording the proceedings and decisions of the town council, ensures the safekeeping of all printed and electronic documents of the town and the corporate seal of the town. The Town Clerk is signing officer, returning officer for municipal elections, commissioner of oaths and ATIPP Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Progressive legislative or policy experience in a similar public sector environment supplemented by a degree or diploma in Public Policy, Public Administration or Business Administration. An equivalent combination of experience and training that is acceptable to Council may be considered.

• Five (5) years experience in a similar role in a Municipal Government setting
• Thorough experience in a related field that provides in depth organizational and municipal government experience
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of the functions and objectives of a Municipality.
• Knowledge of various computer software packages including Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and Townsuite software would be an asset
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Council, staff, members of committees, officials of other Municipalities, private enterprise, government officials and the general public to effectively convey information
• Knowledge of accounting principles.

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

Employment Opportunity - TOWN CLERK
Town of Carbonear
P.O. Box 999
Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5
Telephone: 709-596-3831
Fax: 709-596-5021
e-mail: [email protected]
Attention: Cathy Somers

Deadline for applications to be received at the Carbonear Town Office is 4:30pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted.