Reception Clerk Social Services

Division: Social Services

Job Status: Temporary Full-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Posting Date: June 3, 2024

Closing Date: June 16, 2024

Wage: $24.84 - $29.80

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

To provide receptionist and clerical support. Assist individuals with general inquiries by telephone and in person. Provide general clerical support to staff and maintain general operation of the office. May act as initial contact for visitors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Clerical:

• Answers telephone/switchboard and assists by directing calls and inquiries to appropriate staff as required

• Responds to inquiries (by telephone and in person) as required

• Greets and direct visitors at reception as required

• Processes incoming and outgoing mail and courier packages and distributes mail

• Provides clerical support duties such as filing, scheduling appointments, typing, forms and report preparation

• Processes work orders as required

• Completes data input using various software programs such as Excel, Yardi Property Management, Vadim (iCity)

• Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable as required

Technology

• Working knowledge of computer programs and databases used in daily work (May include: SDMT, CBS, Microsoft Office, Vadim (iCity), Yardi Property Management, MTO, OSAP, EI etc.)

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: None

Indirect Supervision: None

Functional Authority: None

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education

• Secondary school completion (Grade 12)

Experience

More than 6 months but less than a year of office experience

• Preference will be given to candidates with written and oral proficiency in both official languages.