Public Works Clerk

Posting #2026-09

Job Posting : Public Works Clerk Posting (August 2026)
Job Description : Public Works Clerk Job Description (July 31, 2026)

The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified person to fulfill the full-time permanent OPSEU (Local 435) position of Public Works Clerk. The purpose of this posting is to fill a vacancy.

Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Public Works Clerk is responsible for supporting the Public Works Department’s functions by coordinating administrative services, handling clerical tasks, and interacting with public inquiries. This position acts as a liaison between operations, other municipal departments and the public, in ensuring effective communication and administrative processes for the Public Works Department.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in a related field and administrative/office experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Excellent communication, customer service, administrative and financial support skills are required along with strong time management, initiative, reliability, professionalism, and organizational skills.

The Township of Lanark Highlands is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the Township’s goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

Applications will be held in strict confidence. Please ensure that we receive your detailed resume no later than 4:00 pm, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to:

Township of Lanark Highlands
75 George Street, Box 340
Lanark ON K0G 1K0
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer, adhering to the rules and regulations outlined in the Human Rights Code. Artificial Intelligence is not used in the recruitment process.

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