The City of Port Colborne welcomes resumes for only positions that are advertised publicly.  Unsolicited resumes are not kept on file.

Electronic submissions are welcomed (please use the email address below). Please ensure that the Job Title is clearly stated in the subject line of all correspondence. 

If one of the positions sounds rewarding to you please apply with a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources
City of Port Colborne
66 Charlotte Street
Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8
careers@portcolborne.ca

We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.   Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.

The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara Region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance – successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world-class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal and an energized festival and entertainment scene that includes live theatre – truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience. A great place to work and raise a family!

Reporting to the Clerk, you will provide a broad range of support and advice related to legislative and governance matters; assist in the research and preparation of council resolutions, by-laws, reports, policies and procedures, correspondence, council agendas and minutes, and; assist with records management oversight. You will also respond to public inquiries and requests, participate in risk management and licensing and act in the absence of the Clerk.

With post-secondary education in public administration, political science or business administration, you have three years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal clerk’s environment. You have broad knowledge of municipal legislation and administration, parliamentary procedure, municipal elections, licensing, corporate records/information management, and customer service. You are an organized professional, demonstrating sound judgment, integrity and trust. An effective communicator, you possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills, able to coordinate and manage workloads, deal with conflicting demands, and concentrate on work requirements under pressure to meet competing deadlines. Attendance at evening meetings is a requirement.

The position offers a salary of $65,827.94 to $74,107.49, based on 35 hours per week, plus competitive benefits. 

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The deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 Noon, October 1, 2019.

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For more information, email careers@portcolborne.ca. 

Employing project management methods, you will lead the multi-phased implementation of a new customer service initiative using CityWide CRM software applications. Among other things, you will master the platform; collaborate across departments to understand client processes; create a service knowledgebase; develop content and solutions; integrate work order tracking; create and deliver staff training, and; collaborate on a refresh of the client’s website. From time to time, you will perform the role of Customer Service Representative to understand services, improve delivery and develop the customer service team. General duties and responsibilities include;

• Implement CRM software and work order software

• Establish new customer service centre, policies, procedures and best practices

• Contribute to customer service counter redesign

• Establish new website

With post-secondary education in business or related discipline, you have experience in the development and implementation of CRM software, preferably in a municipal setting (or have demonstrated knowledge of municipal government functions, processes and service delivery). You possess a customer service orientation and the ability to work independently on multiple tasks. Tech-savvy, you are an effective communicator and presenter, skilled in project management and partnership building necessary to achieve desired outcomes. Other requirements include;

• Ability to interact with customers and network with staff with tact and diplomacy

• Ability to work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines

• Ability to perform as high energy team leader

• Skilled in computers and software operation

The position offers a salary of $56,490.25 - $72,664.80 ($31.04-34.94 per hour) plus competitive benefits.

For full job description details please click here.

The deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 Noon, Friday, September 27, 2019.

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For more information, email careers@portcolborne.ca.