Public Works Clerk

Position

Public Work Clerk I – 4 Month Term

Public Work Clerk I is responsible for administrative support and office services for the Operations Centre. This includes coordinating and communicating office activities, reception duties, providing customer service to residents, and coordinating the records management of the residential service calls and follow‑up. The incumbent is a supporting role for the Operations Centre management team assisting with their schedules, interdepartmental communications and coordination of facility activities.

The Public Work Clerk I will be reporting to Manager, Public Works.

• Successful completion of a post‑secondary Administrative/Office Technology program or equivalent related program.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant work experience in a computerized environment;
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required;
• Effective communication with the general public, supervisors, and peers in a tactful, diplomatic and professional manner;
• Ability to respond to a variety of situations with a calm and steady manner;
• Ability to interpret Town and departmental policies, procedures and practices;
• Ability to interpret and implement the NB occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations;
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Ability to demonstrate sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritizing and execution skills;
• Valid Class 5 New Brunswick driver’s license.

• Reception duties including greeting visitors and sourcing their questions/concerns with the appropriate personnel, and responding to phone and email inquiries;
• Addresses enquiries and coordinates the collection of residential solid waste;
• Maintains service call tracking system;
• Relays information to the Communication Coordinator and, if necessary, to media, RCMP, Riverview Fire and Rescue and others regarding a wide range of residential services provided by both the Department of Engineering & Public Works and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations;
• Operates a two‑way radio to ensure effective communication amongst work crews and between the Town and other resource agencies;
• Basic administrative support to the Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations’ office staff including basic correspondence, designing forms, data entry and drafting internal communication;
• Processes various Town records for storage, retrieval and disposition according to the Town of Riverview’s records management procedures and departmental file naming conventions;
• Assists with the bi‑weekly payroll process by compiling and summarizing time sheets including leave records (vacation, sick, training, time‑in‑lieu etc.) for all employees working at the Operations Centre;
• Completes purchase orders, as required;
• Maintains and accounts for the Operations Centre petty cash fund;
• Controls the assignment of Operations Centre keys and swipe cards;
• Posts the scheduled appointments for Operations Centre staff;
• Schedules meetings, prepares reference materials, and takes and transcribes meeting minutes;
• Responsible for the condition and general tidiness of the building office space areas including the lunch room and meeting rooms;
• Responsible for the setup and teardown of meeting and training room arrangements;
• Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of use for the meeting and training rooms;
• Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing mail (intra‑departmental and external);
• Maintains an inventory of office supplies and replenishes stock, when necessary;
• Operates and ensures maintenance of common office equipment;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively within the organization;
• Performs administrative tasks and other duties as assigned or required.

• May be required to move light objects (less than 20 pounds) such as mail, supplies and files short distances.
• Work is administrative in an office environment involving mainly sitting.
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and other small office equipment.

This position is full‑time permanent and is represented by CUPE Local 2162 with a rate of pay of $34.18 per hour. Please note, candidates may be assessed on their level of skills and abilities related to the minimum requirements of the position for the daily operation of the department.

4:30 PM — February 20, 2026

Interested candidates should send their resume to  , indicating “Public Work – Clerk I” in the subject line.