Main Responsibilities:

• Handle payments, verify amounts with invoices or accounts, maintain accurate cash counts, and prepare bank deposits. Manage petty cash, including reimbursements and monthly reporting.
• Act as the initial point of contact by answering phone calls, providing relevant information or redirecting inquiries, and welcoming patrons.
• Assist the Treasurer and provide support to all departments as needed.
• Input parking ticket details into the system. Request information from the Ministry of Transportation about unpaid tickets and oversee the whole parking ticket management system.
• Tally the funds collected from parking meters and prepare them for deposit.
• Ensure that the photocopier room is stocked at all times and that all equipment is ready for use.
• Develop and maintain a guide for the replacement at reception. Ensure prompt exchange of information to replacement personnel.
• Perform other duties as may be requested by the Treasurer. 

Required Skills :

• Certificate or College diploma in Office Administration, or related field is an asset.
• Previous experience in a receptionist or office administration role is preferred.
• Experience with financial software.
• Bilingualism (French and English) required.
• High level of reliability, precision, organization, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle public interactions and unhappy customers.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and various software applications. 

Salary:

The salary is established according to the classification 4 of the Salary Administration Program and the level of qualifications and experience, which is between $24.11 and $27.55 per hour. A complete fringe benefits program, including an OMERS pension plan, is offered. 

For a detailed job description, consult the Town’s website: www.hearst.ca  

Interested candidates must submit their application before 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, to the following address or by email: 

Mireille Lemieux, Treasurer
925 Alexandra Street
Postal Bag 5 000
Hearst, Ontario   P0L 1N0
Tel. 705-362-4341 (1100)
townofhearst@hearst.ca  

The Corporation of the Town of Hearst is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the person named above for any accommodation request.