Job Description

TEMPORARY FULL- TIME (CONTRACT)

SOCIAL SERVICES CLERK

Posting # SS2025-013

$26.05-$29.99 per hour

MANDATE:

To provide customer service, administrative and clerical support to all Social Services staff to facilitate the operation of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 1 year Office Administration Diploma or equivalent plus additional courses in related field. 1 - 2 years related progressive experience. Working knowledge of Social Services programs and financial processes is an asset. Computer proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database software. Must possess valid Ontario driver's license and have access to a vehicle. Ability to deal with problem situations and attempt to resolve complaints. Compile meeting minutes. Must meet job demands, physical and cognitive.

This position is evaluated at Level 4 ($26.05 to $29.99 per hour) 2025 O.P.S.E.U. Salary Grid. 35 hours weekly. Travel between Lanark County Social Services Sub Offices is required.

Starting as soon as possible, for approximately 14 months.

What we offer: Competitive compensation, alternate work arrangements, Ontario Municipal Employers Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), training, and development opportunities.

The Lanark County employee slogan is "Working Together to Achieve Greatness." If you embrace this ideal and you meet the position qualifications outlined above, please submit your application by selecting "apply link" on our website: www.lanarkcounty.ca.

We look forward to receiving your application no later than Monday, October 13, 2025.

When submitting your application, please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents are submitted in one file preferably MSWord (.doc or .docx) or Adobe (.pdf).

The file name should include your name and the job posting number (example: Jane/John Doe SS2025-013).

Lanark County is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the County's goods, services and facilities.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Human Resources Department at the address indicated above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.05-$29.99 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking
Work Location: In person