Current Employment Opportunities

Contract Financial Assistant (6 Months)

The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for a 6 month contract Financial Assistant.

Candidates must be self-motivated, flexible, exhibit superior time management capabilities have excellent written/oral communication and computer skills including but not limited to; Microsoft Word and Excel and accounting software.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sending monthly Financial Statements to department heads
• Mailing out soccer pledge letters
• Assisting with Asset Management updates
• Budget preparation
• Assisting with inputting financial data
• Updating and collecting information for Fees and Charges document
• Processing and enters all invoices for payment, including coding and printing cheques.
• Answering inquiries of suppliers/department staff regarding invoices and balances.
• Reconciling all vendor statements as received.
• Responsible for Accounts Payable due dates.
• Mailing accounts payable cheques and files invoices after approved by Council.
• Reconciling Municipal leases.
• Collecting counter payments and issuing receipts, including postdated cheques, other payments and issues receipts.
• Front line customer services, provides general information for all municipal services.
• Operating various computer software programs.
• Assisting Chief Financial Officer with various financial tasks

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Post-Secondary diploma in Accounting/Business or related field.
• Minimum of two to three years direct experience in the field.
• Previous experience in a municipal environment with knowledge of municipal finance is considered an asset.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft office including spreadsheet application and advanced skills in computerized accounting software
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the public and peers.
• Requires strong oral and written skills (tact, diplomacy, good judgment).

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines and ensure confidentiality of information.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019 via e-mail or regular mail. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Julie Farrell, Human Resources Generalist
100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68
Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0
519-881-2223 Ext. 135
jfarrell@brockton.ca

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 recruitment, 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.

Animal Control and By-Law Enforcement Officer

The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the permanent part-time position of Animal Control and By-Law Enforcement Officer. This position will work 30 hours a week covering the geographical area of Brockton, Arran-Elderslie and South Bruce. The Animal Control and By-law Enforcement is responsible for investigating, administering and enforcing the provisions of all By-laws of the Municipality, as well as applicable provincial statutes.

Candidates must be able to work well with members of the community, be self-motivated, flexible, exhibit superior time management capabilities have excellent written/oral communication and computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Respond to general enquiries and complaints.

• Conduct regular patrols and perform day to day enforcement activities, including monitoring parking.
• Provide the enforcement of all Municipal animal control By-laws as required.
• Provide the enforcement of all designated By-laws as required.
• Provide administrative support relating to property standards, including initial inspections of properties to determine compliance with all municipal By-laws, including the Municipality’s Zoning By-law and Property Standards By-law.
• Provide a monthly report showing, but not limited to, callouts, patrols and impoundments and other enforcement duties performed for the month.
• Provide public education and awareness and promote safety in order to reduce the incidence of accidents, emergencies and By-law infractions.
• Provide Emergency service after hours, weekends and statutory holidays.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Completion of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer program or a college diploma in the field of law enforcement; or graduate of the Ontario Police College or other recognized police training facility, or training with the Ministry of Natural Resources is considered an asset.
• Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association of Ontario (MLEO) certification is preferred.
• Certification as a Property Standards Officer considered an asset
• Two years related experience in Animal Control or By-law Enforcement is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the provincial court system.
• Knowledge of proper investigative and interviewing techniques.
• Strong communication (written, oral and interpersonal), analytical, report-writing, problem-solving, public relations and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications, financial information systems and associated evaluative techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in handling matters of a confidential or politically sensitive nature, and to maintain confidentiality.
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License with a clean Ministry of Transportation abstract and a reliable vehicle to attend to enforcement matters within the Municipality.
• A clear criminal record (background check completed by municipality).
• A current Standard First Aid certificate

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If you are looking for an exciting municipal employment opportunity to please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 via e-mail or regular mail. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Julie Farrell, Human Resources Generalist
100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68
Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0
519-881-2223 Ext. 135
jfarrell@brockton.ca

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 recruitment, 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.

Early Childhood Education Teacher

The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the Early Childhood Education Teacher  located at the Brockton Child Care Centre. We are looking for qualified teachers that are available to start immediately.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaches gross motor skills, dramatic play, use of senses and science.
• Supervises children in a variety of settings such as out of doors, in the classroom and in the sleep room.
• Encourages children to participate, play cooperatively, problem solve, share and learn about safety.
• Integrates separate individual programs for special needs children in with the regular program.
• Assists with planning and organizing special events, field trips and parties.
• Assists children with hygiene activities.
• Responds to telephone enquiries, giving out information and taking messages.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Equivalency is considered an asset
• Registered member of the College of ECE is considered an asset
• Experience in the Child Care field is considered an asset
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow direction and work independently
• Valid First aid/CPR
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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If you are looking for an excellent opportunity to support the healthy development of children please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned immediately via e-mail or regular mail. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Julie Farrell, Human Resources Generalist
100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68
Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0
519-881-2223 Ext. 135
jfarrell@brockton.ca

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 recruitment, 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.