Manager of Administrative Support/Clerk

Municipality of Tantramar; Sackville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Tantramar is seeking a Manager of Administrative Support/Clerk, responsible for providing high-level administrative support and managing municipal records. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Business or Public Administration and extensive experience in an executive support role, preferably in local government. This position is vital in ensuring the proper governance and operational efficiency of the municipality.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible executive assistant experience.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in local government preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative support at an executive assistant level to the CAO.
• Manage records in accordance with Municipal Records Management Authority Standards.
• Custody of the corporate seal and ensuring transparency in Council decisions.

Skills

Administrative support

Records management

Communication

Education

Post Secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration

Post Secondary degree or diploma in Public Administration

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and a member of the Municipal Management Team, the Manager of Administrative Support/ Clerk is responsible for the performance of administrative support at an executive assistant level to the CAO and performance of functions associated with the appointment of Clerk, a statutory position required under theLocal Governance Act.

The Manager of Administrative Support/Clerk performs specialized and administrative functions required by the CAO and is responsible for custody of the corporate seal and for records management in accordance with the Municipal Records Management Authority Standards for New Brunswick for the entire municipality including the business of Council including minutes, by-laws, resolutions and other related governance documentation, ensuring public access to records and transparency in Council decisions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Post Secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline with 5 years of progressively responsible executive assistant experience, preferably in local government performing complex administrative work, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.

Applicants will be required to take an appropriate test to demonstrate their proficiency of the required qualifications and skills necessary to perform the required job duties.

Job Description:Job Description

Hours of work:Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Evening and weekends as required.

Wage rate:Manager Level 3 of theMunicipality of Tantramar’s Salary Scale for Management

Deadline for applications:

Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Jennifer Borne, Chief Administrative Officer

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RE: Manager of Administrative Support/Clerk

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to proceed will be contacted.

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VISION

Uniquely connected: Live here, learn here, grow here

MISSION

Fostering a connected, creative community that thrives in harmony with nature, innovation and inclusivity.

VALUES

Creativity, Sustainability, Leadership, Integrity, and Safety

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The Municipality of Tantramar is committed to a diverse and inclusive team through a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We are committed to equal consideration of qualified applicants in our dedication to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity.