Administrative Assistant

The Rural Municipality of Brock No. 64 is inviting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. This position is considered full-time, 4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, and reports directly to, and takes direction from, the Administrator. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting and assisting ratepayers and the general public
• Accounts payable and Accounts Receivable
• Receipting monies received
• Bank deposits
• Completing projects as assigned
• Completing various Government reports and paperwork, including Grant applications
• Issuing and tracking Municipal Overweight Permits
• Ensure drilling fees are current and change of ownerships for Oil companies are completed
• Invoicing
• Assessment and Change of Ownerships
• General accounting duties
• Assisting with monthly meeting preparation
• Cemetery Administration
• Website maintenance
• File and general office organization
• Light janitorial duties

The successful candidate must have a strong accounting background in addition to solid management, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Attention to detail is important and expected. Respectful and courteous interaction with ratepayers, authority figures, fellow employees and the general public is expected at all times. Confidentiality is imperative.

Professional development is supported and encouraged by Council. The position requires the candidate to attend educational workshops as offered by the RMAA and UMAAS; as well as Annual Conventions if requested by the Administrator and/or Council.

This position is part of the R.M.s succession plan. The successful candidate will have their Rural C Certification, or be willing to obtain. On the job training will be provided. The candidate will remain as Administrative Assistant up until the retirement of the current Administrator, at which time the Assistant shall make a smooth transition to the Administrator position.