Current Job Opportunities

Deputy Treasurer

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services, the Deputy Treasurer will manage the administration of the Municipality’s accounting activities to ensure accounting procedures are delivered in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.  The Deputy Treasurer is responsible for supervision of the Finance and Administration Assistant and the Part-Time Finance and Administration Assistant and will be responsible for the statutory duties required of the Deputy Treasurer under the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended.  Matters of a confidential nature shall be treated with due regard for the best interests of the municipality and its personnel. 

Qualifications:

The preferred candidate possesses a Degree or 3-year College Diploma in Accounting combined with 3 years’ progressive experience in municipal finance. You offer proven knowledge of general ledgers, sub ledgers, payroll, PSAB 3150, Tangible Capital Assets and fund accounting.   Your acquired skills in financial software applications, problem solving and customer service combined with a high degree of integrity and professionalism facilitate your success. A valid Class G Ontario driver’s licence and clean criminal record check are conditions of employment.

Duties:

• Works with the municipal auditors preparing working papers, documents and consolidated financial statements for year end
• Assists the Director with annual budget preparation
• Completes schedules of the Financial Information Return
• Assists the Director with the development, amendment and monitoring of various financial and administrative policies
• Prepares quarterly budget/actual analysis
• Provides back-up for all finance staff positions as required
• Prepares monthly reporting to department heads
• Assists the Director with monitoring the financial affairs of the municipality to ensure budgetary guidelines are maintained
• Reconciles obligatory and discretionary reserves and applies monthly interest
• Maintains Tangible Capital Asset tracking and amortization
• Assists the Director with Risk Management
• Reconciles various deposit accounts including water securities, building permit, planning applications
• Prepares and reports on full-cycle payroll including time entries, paystubs, registers, direct deposit, monthly processes and annual processes
• Administers benefits
• Helps ensure internal controls are adhered to and financial transactions are in compliance with procurement and internal control policies/processes
• Supervises the Finance and Administration Assistant and the Part-Time Finance and Administration Assistant

Not all qualifications and duties are listed above.  Full job description

2022 Salary Range in the Non Union Grade 5, $76,590 - $89,599 per year complemented by a generous benefit package and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.  Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Deputy Treasurer”, prior to 12:00 noon, June 6, 2022 to linda@brighton.ca

 Seasonal Public Works Operator

The Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a Contract Public Works Operator for the summer-fall season.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Public Works Operations Supervisor, the Operator operates Roads and Construction vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: Heavy Trucks; Snowplow; Loader; Sidewalk Plow and Mowers within the municipal road system, infrastructure, and properties.   

Duties:

• Operates heavy equipment including but not limited to snowplows and wing; dump trucks; loaders and other machinery for winter control and construction operations. 
• Erects advisory and regulatory signs in the municipal road system in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, Municipal By-laws, and departmental Sign Procedure.
• Performs general construction work including carpentry, drainage pipe laying, and general labour.
• Performs general maintenance of the road, water, sanitary and storm sewer systems.
• This position involves regular weekend and evening overtime, and emergency call-out as required.
• Perform regular maintenance on all Public Works trucks and equipment, as well as other maintenance and repairs as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ontario Secondary School diploma
• Proven experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid “DZ” License with an Air brake Certificate and a safe driving record.
• Experience in snowplow operations with wing, will be considered a definite asset.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Highway Traffic Act regulations.
• Good verbal communication and customer service skills
• Clean criminal records check

Salary based on 2022 rate:  CUPE Grade 9, $22.43 – $27.37/hour.

Term: Starting as soon as possible to November 25, 2022.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Seasonal Public Works Operator”, prior to 12:00 noon, May 30, 2022, to the attention of Human Resources at bcasselman@brighton.ca. 

The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

 Booking Clerk/Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Qualifications:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• 2 years’ experience in a general office setting
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Proven ability to multitask
• Excellent customer service
• Experience working in a municipal recreation environment preferred
• Knowledge of recreation registration software preferred
• Clean criminal records check

Duties:

• Greets the public using tact and discretion according to MFFIPA at the counter, on the telephone, and by correspondence/email.  Answers the phone and directs calls
• Enters registrations, bookings, into scheduling/booking software, ensuring accuracy and generates daily bookings list and other reports as directed. 
• Issues Facility Contracts and invoices and receives payments for same.  Balances accounts receivable and prepares bank deposits, EFTs
• Answers inquiries regarding fees, facilities and reservation requirements, processes reservation paperwork and records pertinent information in a computerized record keeping system
• Receipts program registrations and facility booking revenues into municipal financial software and generates booking confirmations and permits as required.
• Attends department meetings as directed by the Director, to take minutes including staff meetings, Working Group meetings, Health and Safety Committee meetings.
• Provides clerical support to the Director including but not limited to typing, data entry
• Maintains corporate files according to the municipal records management system.
• Assists in updating and maintaining the Parks and Recreation pages on the municipal website
  • Other duties as assigned

2022 Salary Range in CUPE Grade 8 $21.31 - $26.00/hour

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Booking Clerk/Administrative Assistant”, prior to 12:00 noon, June 2nd, 2022 to the attention of Human Resources at bcasselman@brighton.ca.

Administrative Assistant - Records and Committee Clerk (Contract - 18 months)

Reporting to Clerk the Administrative Assistant-Records and Committee Clerk provides administrative and reception duties, assists in the implementation and maintenance of the municipal records management program, provides Boards and Committee secretarial support.

Qualifications:

• College Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration or related
• Proven experience using Records Management/Classification system
• Experience using iCompas meeting and document management preferred
• Advanced proficiency using MS Office Suite, including data base; and other related office equipment
• A self-motivated, highly organized individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with the public, staff, Council.
• Previous experience preparing accessible documents is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in writing and editing content on websites and social media
• Excellent written skills including writing, editorial, proofreading
• Excellent verbal communications skills including in person, telephone and business meetings
• Well-developed interpersonal, customer service and public relations skills

Duties:

Clerks Department

• Maintains records management database, agreements, municipal by-laws
• Assists with consultation, education and guidance of other departments on records management
• Maintains and updates the Clerks Department and Council website pages ensuring that agendas, minutes, notices and all pertinent information is updated and relevant to current issues
• Preparation of Advisory Committees agendas and minutes
• Attends Council Advisory Committee meetings for minute taking
• Provides regular updates and maintenance to the Brighton Civic Web Portal including advancements when necessary
• Assists with all functions of the Clerk’s Office, including secretarial and administrative support to Clerk and Deputy Clerk, assisting with municipal elections

Other

• Reception and clerical support
• Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, participates in training and education regarding occupational health and safety. Complies with municipal and legislated policy, practice and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Pay Rate: CUPE Band 9 – hourly rate $22.43.

Normal Hours of Work:  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday with evening hours for meetings

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Administrative Assistant – Records and Committee Clerk” prior to 12:00 p.m. June 17, 2022 to bcasselman@brighton.ca.

Damage Prevention Technician 

Reporting to the Manager of Capital Infrastructure, the Damage Prevention Technician is responsible for municipal infrastructure locates and inspections and will also collect and input data into the municipal geographic information system (GIS) and the Ontario One-Call utility locate system, the Asset Management System and process various permits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Locates underground municipal infrastructure including but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer (both mainline and service lines) streetlight and traffic control electrical.
• Utilizes automated Global Positioning System (GPS) units and equipment in the collection of locates data for existing and new infrastructure.
• Completes field inspections; utilizes, utility maps, as-built drawings, Geographic Information System (GIS) data and electronic locating equipment to measure and mark the location of underground utilities using stakes, flags and/or paint.
• Works collaboratively with municipal staff, contractors, service providers, homeowners, and Ontario One-Call to respond to and process requests for locates.
• Prepares various reports, forms, and memos to document work completed and problems encountered and/or resolved and provides input on existing infrastructure and coordinates records information for inclusion into the GIS system.
• Verifies field information and works with GIS staff to ensure updates and corrections are made; performs field verifications of data and makes corrections as necessary.
• Investigates and prepares detailed written documentation and reports on excavations resulting from damage to underground utilities.
• Maintains up-to date infrastructure records in field book notes, drawings and GIS mapping and inputs collected infrastructure attributes data into GIS software as required.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves encroachments, entrance and municipal consent permits and performs follow-up and verification inspections to ensure conformity.
• Prepares reviews, approves and issues civic and farm 911 addressing.
• As assigned participates in Asset Management duties including data collection, entry and analysis, asset condition evaluations and reports preparation.
• Completes various inspections as required throughout the different stages of construction including inspections upon completion on municipal infrastructure and related projects.
• Prepares security deposit (s) release documentation for approval upon project completion, adhering to the municipality specifications.
• Provides information to the department to assist with the preparation of cost estimates, plans, contracts documents, and studies for municipal projects.
• Reviews and interprets CCTV camera inspection data
• Operates, set-up and maintains mechanical and electronic equipment and obtains data for various road and traffic counts assessments.
• Reviews drawings for capital and development projects and provides comments related to any impacts on existing infrastructure.
• Conducts various construction layouts and surveys such as leveling, line & grade, topographic and field investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special assignments and projects as assigned by the Manager of Infrastructure or designate.

Qualifications:

• Post- Secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Surveying, or equivalent education and/or experience in a related field with Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) Damage Prevention Technician Certification.
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience; municipal experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of infrastructure with the ability to conduct field construction inspection.
• Strong project management and organization skills; deadline orientated with the ability to proactively manage competing priorities and undertaking self-directed tasks as necessary.
• Capable of identifying problems with the ability to trouble shoot make good judgements and sound decisions
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to read and clearly interpret and relate construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to operate various surveying equipment, GPS data collection instrumentation and mapping software and work within database software programs such as Environmental Systems Research Institute (ERSI)
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to exercise tact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, engineering software and other related database.
• Valid Class “G” drivers’ licence

Work Environment:

• Available to work a flexible work schedule including evening and weekend work, with the ability to work planned or unplanned overtime as required.
• Frequently work outdoors and will be exposed to uncontrollable weather and working conditions of construction sites; exposure to noise, dust, wet and humid environments, heavy equipment, harmful insects, including pests.

2022 Salary Range: Union – Grade 11 ($24.85 – 30.32) Under Review

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Damage Prevention Technician”, prior to 12:00 noon, June 6th, 2022, to the attention of Human Resources at bcasselman@brighton.ca. 

The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.