Coordinator of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available 
• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities 
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinates effective and efficient guidance to the County’s Departments on insurance administration, risk management and privacy protection, including administration of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Acts as Deputy Clerk, supporting the statutory and administrative duties of the Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Act and all relevant Acts, statutes, by-laws, and procedures.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Public and/or Legal Administration, or equivalent experience combined with pertinent post-secondary education. 
• Considerable knowledge of administrative practices, procedures and protocols related to municipal government, legislative services, legal administration or other public sector environment. 
• Sound knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of the risk management process, claims process, insurance legislation, and civil law.
• Familiarity with access and privacy legislation, principles and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, or standards (e.g. The Municipal Act; Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), the Municipal Act; Property and Auto Insurance standards; Occupiers Act; etc.).
• Exceptional planning and time management skills with the ability to multi-task within a dynamic environment.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal) with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective relationships in a team environment.
• Detail oriented with exceptional research, analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems and recommend solutions.
• High degree of integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• High level of technology experience with working knowledge of MS Office software programs, EDRMS and the ability to adapt quickly to applicable software.
• Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license 

MORE INFORMATION:

• For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.

POSTING DATE: Thursday, March 12th, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, by 4pm

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email.Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.