Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Post-Secondary Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Office or Business Administration is preferred
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in an accounting and/or administration role performing tasks related to accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and front desk reception
- Knowledge of the Town Bylaws, Policies, and the Municipal Government Act is preferred
- Experience in a customer service or municipal working environment is preferred
- Proficient with computers and systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
- A Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory Drivers Abstract
Skills and Abilities
- Work collaboratively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions
- Overcome obstacles, pressure, difficult situations, and conflicting priorities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders
- Act with maturity, respect discretion, and maintain absolute confidentiality under minimal supervision
- Use of outstanding planning and time management skills
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Able to learn new technology quickly
- Demonstrate a high degree of personal initiative, professionalism, and positivity while working independently
- Demonstrate integrity, reliability, and diplomacy in work methods and work relationships
- Work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions
Working Conditions
Details pertaining to the physical demands of the position can be found in the Physical Demands Analysis and Job Hazard Assessment with Health & Safety.
Hours
Standard work week hours.
Physical Effort
Office-based work performed typically includes administrative duties and varying levels of physical effort, including moderate lifting (up to 10 kgs), sitting, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, driving, carrying. Repeated motion of office tasks.
Travel
Some travel to field sites within and outside the Town under various road and weather conditions. Must maintain alertness and respond appropriately using defensive driving skills in various conditions (traffic, weather, distractions).
Work Environment
Normal office environment. Locations such as offices and facilities where emergency support services are readily available. Limited to moderate exposure to the public. Potential exposure to client volatility dealing with the public. Remote work feasible in accordance with Town remote work directives, policies, and procedures.
Health and Safety
Ensure the Town of Hinton health and safety policies, procedures, directives, and safe work practices are followed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
