Deputy Clerk

Deputy Clerk

The Town of Renfrew is a connected community located along Highway 17, just west of the nation's capital. Renfrew offers urban conveniences while maintaining its rural feel, making it the right fit for your business as well as your family. The Town of Renfrew has an array of outdoor recreational activities all year round! Thrilling whitewater rafting, golfing, swimming, boating, fishing and skiing are only some of the activities we offer, making Renfrew a great place for anyone.

The Town of Renfrew invites applications for the position of Deputy Clerk. This is a temporary, full-time position commencing November 9, 2026, with an anticipated term through December 31, 2027, subject to the return of the incumbent and operational requirements.

The Deputy Clerk will support the delivery of legislative and administrative services and perform the statutory duties and functions of the Clerk as required, with specific focus on coordination of working groups, committees and records management. Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day administrative coordination
• Conducting research
• Attending meetings as assigned
• Assisting in municipal elections activities and wrap up
• Completing special projects and assignments
• Overseeing record management initiatives
• Acting as deputy division registrar for vital statistics
• Providing administrative support

• Degree or advanced diploma in public administration, political science, legal studies or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Three to five years of relevant municipal experience is preferred
• Experience working in municipal clerks, legislative services, council and committee support, records management, and/or municipal elections is an asset
• Diploma in municipal administration, AOMC and AMP designations, parliamentary procedures course work or related experience are assets
• Strong knowledge of and experience with records management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including experience with database management
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential or politically sensitive matters
• Excellent administrative, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management, report writing, problem-solving, multitasking, and minute-taking skills
• Demonstrated initiative and independent judgment
• The ability to work effectively as a key member of a team and with minimal supervision
• Satisfactory criminal record check

In addition to a competitive salary, the Town of Renfrew offers exemplary values, a strong community spirit, a rural quality of life, well-maintained infrastructure, and an outdoor recreation paradise, all of which help to create a productive environment for personal growth and success.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume, in MS Word or PDF format, stating “Town of Renfrew #26.26 – Deputy Clerk” by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Thank you for your interest; however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.