Civil Marriages

Apply to Become a Brockton Civil Marriage Officiant (Independent Contractor) 

The Municipality of Brockton is currently accepting applications for independent contractors to act as Civil Marriage Officiants. A Civil Marriage Officiant is a Clerk Designate appointed by By-Law in order to solemnize the marriage of two people in Ontario in a civil wedding ceremony. They conduct marriages in a secular manner with no reference to religion.

The successful applicant must be:

• Comfortable speaking in public
• Willing to invest weekdays, and weekends, particularly during June, July, August and September, as well as other times, including meeting with couples to plan the ceremony and their rehearsal
• Flexible regarding time and place of ceremony (within reason)

• Accepting of same sex marriages
• Open to attending training sessions as offered by the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)

View the full detailed position description for more information.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a confidential detailed resume with references no later than Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. E.S.T. Sealed envelopes should be clearly marked as “Civil Marriage Officiant Application” and sent to Clerk, Fiona Hamilton, Municipality of Brockton, 100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0.

Inquiries: Please contact Clerk, Fiona Hamilton by email or by phone 519-881-2223 Ext. 124 or Jr. Deputy Clerk, Sarah Johnson by email or by phone at 519-881-2223 Ext. 159 with any inquiries.

Note: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Debra Roth
• Mark Gaynor
• Colin Saunders

Meet the Officiants

 Debra Roth 

Debra was the CAO/Clerk for the Municipality of Brockton and has been performing marriages since 2010. Since her retirement as of December 2017, Deb will continue to perform marriages on her personal time. She feels honoured to be able to participate in such a special and meaningful occasion. A marriage is unique to each and every couple and the small things count. Whether it is a sand or candle ceremony, or the tying of the knot, each detail is reviewed to ensure that the couple are relaxed and happy on their wedding day. Debra has a calm and comforting demeanour and is very relaxed whether officiating in a large celebration or a small intimate ceremony. Whether your chosen venue is the beach, barn, cornfield, garden or the council chambers, Debra will work with you to make your wedding truly unique and special.

Contact Deb at debra_roth@hotmail.com or 519-377-5345 to book your wedding with her.

Mark Gaynor 

L. Mark Gaynor was the Chief Financial Officer for the Municipality of Brockton. Mark believes your wedding day is a wonderful day and every step in the planning up to your special day is important to each and every couple. As a Marriage Officiant, Mark loves working with couples to ensure that the ceremony and vows are exactly what they want and expect. He would be honoured to be part of your special day and to make sure it is done in a memorable way for each and every one of you.

Contact Mark at mgaynor@wightman.ca or 226-230-1619 to book your wedding with him.

 Colin Saunders 

Colin Saunders was the Director of Operations for the Municipality of Brockton and has been performing marriages since December 2012. Colin and his wife, Cindy, have been married for over 30 years and have four daughters. Colin enjoys working with the couple to ensure the wedding experience is tailored to their wishes. Colin is very calm and approachable and looks forward to working with you during this exciting time in your lives.

Contact Colin at csaunders@bmts.com or 519-386-2698 to book your wedding with him.

• the services of the Officiant who conducts a pre-ceremony meeting
• the performance of the marriage
• the handling of the registration paperwork

If you are interested in a civil marriage please review the Guidelines and complete the Marriage Officiant Booking Agreement Form.

• $350.00
• Rehearsal requests may incur an additional $50.00 fee if the Officiant determines that it is required. This fee is to be paid directly to the officiant.

If you are interested in a civil marriage please review the Guidelines and complete the Marriage Officiant Booking Agreement Form.