Clerk 8 Full-time Job

Under supervision of the Manager, Customer Services, this position provides clerical support to the Planning and Development Department and oversees records maintenance of the Department’s Information and Records Management System.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the Department’s Information and Records Management System.
• Assists with evaluating solutions for improvements in the Department’s Records and Information Management procedures and processes.  
• Assists with establishing goals and priorities, setting standards, and evaluating effectiveness of the operation to achieve greater efficacy of services to ensure the achievement of operational, administrative and legislative requirements.
• Analyzes and identifies Department records to determine appropriate classification and retention.
• Assists with administrative tasks related to requests for information under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, including the management of confidential information and records pertaining to the requests.
• Assists staff with training and use of the electronic records and information management software and other day to day records and information related matters.
• Scans, edits and indexes all documentation. Maintains proper filing system of documents according to the corporate filing policy.
• Types, formats and processes a variety of Department correspondence, manuals and reports, from written copy and electronic sources.
• Participates in continuing records management education, e.g., Association of Records Managers and Administrators seminars.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 education.
• Graduation from a business college.
• Typing speed of 55 w.p.m.
• Three years' diversified and progressively responsible office experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the terminology used in building design and construction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.