Clerk

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The Municipality of Central Huron is a friendly, vibrant community of over 7,100 with a unique mix of urban, agriculture and lakeshore. We offer diverse opportunities to live, work and play. We are currently seeking a positive, self‑motivated, team‑oriented individual to fill the position of Clerk.

Reporting to the CAO, the position will perform all statutory duties in accordance with the Municipal Act and other applicable legislation. This position includes but is not limited to Division Registrar, Official Signatory, Elections Officer, Licensing Officer, Marriage Commissioner, and other advisory duties in accordance with the Municipal Act and various other Acts and legislation. As a Department Head, the Clerk manages the Clerk’s Department including the Building and Planning Department, Committee of Adjustment, Cemetery Administration, Bylaw Enforcement, Animal Control, Municipal Drainage and Heritage Designation. The Clerk is responsible for providing corporate administrative and secretariat services to Council and other boards and committees as required, Corporate Records Management, and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act compliance.

The ideal candidate will have :

• Progressive experience in municipal government;
• Knowledge of the Municipal Act, Vital Statistics Act, Marriage Act, Drainage Act, Municipal Elections Act, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, Planning Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy, Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other relevant legislation;
• Extensive Records Management experience would be an asset (i.e. having overseen the development and / or implementation of a fulsome Records Management and Retention program for both hard and soft copy records)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills and ability to maintain discretion in a confidential environment;
• Diploma / Degree in public administration, law, or related field;

A complete job description for the position is available at : www.centralhuron.com / careers

This is a full time, 35 hour week position with evening meetings. Competitive salary with benefit package to commensurate with experience.

We invite interested applicants to forward a cover letter and resume by noon (12 : 00 p.m.) Monday February 9, 2026 in confidence, to : Human Resources, Box 400, 23 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario N0M 1L0 or by email : humanresources@centralhuron.com

Terms and Conditions of employment as per all Human Resources policies and procedures of the Municipality of Central Huron. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (519) 606-1247. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

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