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Human Resources
Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5
Email: hr@georgianbluffs.ca 

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Date Posted: June 8, 2021

Closing Date: 4:00 p.m., June 21, 2021 

Reporting directly to the Clerk, this role is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, training and maintenance of the Township’s electronic and paper records. This position also provides records management consultation, education and guidance to staff regarding records management.

Education & Experience:

• Training and knowledge normally acquired from a post-secondary degree or diploma in Records and/or Information Management, Library Science or closely related field.
• Minimum 1 - 3 years related experience in municipal government with a demonstrated understanding of legislation and processes related to Records Management and application of electronic records management software, including FileHold and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience in business process analysis, preferably in a municipal government.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be detail-orientated and be accurate with large amounts of data.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), TOMRMS file management and knowledge of records and information systems, including document management.
• Experienced with records and information management software systems and database applications.
• Experience and knowledge in Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is an asset.
• Excellent understanding of records and documentation regulatory requirements relating to municipal government and familiarity with archival practices.
• Organizational skills with specialized attention to detail to avoid errors and ability to meet deadlines.
• Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment, provide presentations, training and support to staff on records management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision ensuring corporate objectives with respect to the records and information management program are met.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving regular access to confidential data.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills involving regular development of new and improved methods.

This is a temporary full-time 24 month contract position.  The annual salary for this position is $60,000.00.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit in confidence to the undersigned, a resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Human Resources

Township of Georgian Bluffs

177964 Grey Road 18

Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email: hr@georgianbluffs.ca

View the full Job Description 

Date Posted: June 8, 2021

Closing Date: 4:00 p.m., June 21, 2021 

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Climate Action Coordinator will be responsible for developing the Township’s Climate Action Plan and a process to monitor its implementation. In addition, this role will involve working with the Georgian Bluffs Climate Action Committee and the community to support both corporate and community initiatives. Focus should be on increasing adaptive capacity to extreme and changing weather conditions and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, both adaptation and mitigation in a predominantly rural setting.

Education & Experience:

• Training and knowledge in the above, normally acquired from a post-secondary degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Climate Change, or closely related field.
• A Master’s Degree in a related field would be considered an asset. 
• Minimum 3 years related experience in environmental management and/or community based climate change mitigation and adaptation would be preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated capability to act as a leader within functional area, a self-starter with Project Management skills.
• Project management experience including the development of project proposals and budgets; planning and scheduling; development and execution of communication strategies; contract administration; stakeholder engagement; resource management; and monitoring and evaluation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Provincial and Federal climate change policies and legislation (i.e. Climate Change Mitigation and Low-carbon Economy Act, 2016, and Ontario Climate Change Action Plan) and other relevant legislation, policies and plans (i.e. Growth Plans, Municipal Act, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects concurrently with individual deadlines and limited resources.
• Experience working with stakeholders (corporate and community) to implement programs and projects.
• Proven record of writing successful funding applications.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal (i.e. presentation delivery) communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills involving regular development of new and improved methods.

This is a temporary full-time 24 month contract position.  The annual salary for this position is $60,000.00. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit in confidence to the undersigned, a resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Human Resources

Township of Georgian Bluffs

177964 Grey Road 18

Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email: hr@georgianbluffs.ca

View the full Job Description 

Date Posted: June 8, 2021

Closing Date: 4:00 p.m., June 21, 2021

This position assists with the planning, directing and administering of assigned activities for various corporate functions, as well as providing support to the Chief Administrative Officer, Human Resources Manager, Fire Chief, and the Township’s Clerk.  Prepare various reports as required, such as requests for proposals, grant applications, presentations, and various letters.  Perform administrative functions including agenda, meeting preparation and minute taking as required.  Carries out and manages various special projects on behalf of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Education & Experience:

• Diploma in Business or Office Administration, public policy or other related program
• Completion of or enrolment in the Municipal Administration Program would be an asset.
• Five (5) years’ experience in an administrative / strategic role, preferably in a municipal environment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of legislation affecting municipalities (e.g., Municipal Act, MFIPPA, etc.) and understanding of municipal programs and services, including Council protocols and parliamentary procedures. Understanding of current local/corporate/regional issues, other levels of government and local agencies/boards (e.g., Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Association, Boards of Education, etc.) that are closely involved with the Town would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to positive public relations and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of public policy creation processes and analysis, and the demonstrated ability to deliver accurate public policy research analysis, to carry out mathematical quantitative as well as qualitative analysis, and to recommend decision-making approaches that consider appropriate consultation, engagement, roles and timeframes.
• Knowledge of general office procedures, including financial, budget, records and information management filing system and its integration in an executive office environment. Skills and ability to accurately record committee minutes and general proceedings.
• Excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.

This is a permanent full-time position.  The annual salary for this position is $60,000.00.   

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit in confidence to the undersigned, a resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Human Resources

Township of Georgian Bluffs

177964 Grey Road 18

Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email: hr@georgianbluffs.ca

View the full Job Description 

Date Posted: June 10, 2021

Closing Date: 4:00 p.m., June 25, 2021 

Canada Summer Jobs - The program provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. Funded employers are not restricted to hiring students — all youth aged 15 to 30 years may be eligible participants.

Reporting to the Director of Operations this temporary GIS Technician position provides support to the Operations Department in various projects maintaining and developing the Township’s GIS infrastructure. Tasks will include on-screen digitizing, data entry, recording and archiving, building and maintaining databases, field data collection, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of data received from external sources and other GIS related tasks.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum education, training and/or knowledge in the above, normally acquired from a high school diploma and continuing post-secondary education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to give obtain and/or exchange routine information.
• Organizational skills with some attention to detail to avoid errors and ability to meet deadlines.
• Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions involving routine tasks, within established procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with complex tasks requiring some supervision.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and esri (ArcGIS).
• Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check.
• Valid driver’s licence with no more than 3 demerit points and daily access to a vehicle.

This is a temporary (8-week / 35 hours per week) full-time position with an anticipated start date of Sept. 7^th.

$14.25 per hour

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit in confidence to the undersigned, a resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 PM on June 25, 2021. 

Human Resources

Township of Georgian Bluffs

177964 Grey Road 18

Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email: hr@georgianbluffs.ca