FULL-TIME TAX CLERK Competition No.: FIN-2025-10

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Timmins is seeking a Tax Clerk under the Financial Services Department. This role involves processing data and providing information regarding tax and water billings, while also participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Community College Diploma and a minimum of one year experience, with strong accounting knowledge and data entry skills being vital.

Benefits

Benefits Entitlement

Pension Entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in similar position.
• Working knowledge of software modules is an asset.
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Process electronic data interchange bank files and preauthorized withdrawal plans.
• Provide information to lawyers, realtors, banks and lienholders on tax/water billings.
• Participate in the City’s Continuous Improvement Program.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Mathematical ability

Data entry skills

Bilingualism

Education

Two-year Community College Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

Laserfiche

Job description

Posting Date: June 19, 2025
Closing Date: June 27, 2025
Department: Financial Services Dept.
Hours per Week: 35 hours per week
Benefits Entitlement: Yes
Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employment Matched Contributions
Existing Position: Yes
Salary Level 4: $27.40 - $32.24 (2025)
Union: CUPE Local 434

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for July 8, 2025. Further details (including time and location) will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Tax Collector, the Tax Clerk will perform the following duties.

Duties

• Process electronic data interchange bank files and preauthorized withdrawal plans;
• Provide information to lawyers, realtors, banks and lienholders on tax/water billings, legal descriptions and ownership;
• Ensure account accuracy re: mailing address, mortgage updates, change of ownership, etc.;
• Prepare correspondence including statement of unpaid taxes, water accounts, pre-authorized payment plan, tax certificate invoices, etc.;
• Call ratepayers concerning past due balances, payment arrangement plans, etc. as required;
• Scan documentation as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned;
• Participate in and support the City’s Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), by identifying opportunities for improvements in City processes with the aim of making processes as efficient as possible.

Qualifications

• Two-year Community College Diploma in Business Administration;
• Minimum one-year experience in similar position;
• Accounting knowledge and mathematical ability required;
• Working knowledge of Word & Excel;
• Working knowledge of Laserfiche;
• Experience in using integrated software modules an asset;
• Efficient data entry skills;
• Bilingualism is an asset;
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check is required.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date of June 27, 2025.

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The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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