Commissions Clerk - Bilingual (English and French)

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Commissions Clerk - Bilingual (English and French)

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Division:

Official Documents Services Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Job term:

2 Temporary assignments/contracts up to 12 months with possibility of extension

Job code:

09OAD - Office Administration 09

$28.14 - $32.82 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Bring your attention to detail and your French and English skills to public service.

We offer:

• Close mentorship and job shadowing to ensure you will be successful in the role. Join our team in Toronto, where you will be supported to check and prepare official documents every day.

Learn about Official Documents Services

About the job

• prepare certificates for Commissioners and Notary Public appointments
• work with the Law Society of Upper Canada to check lawyers' status and take needed steps
• handle and check written requests for official documents and certificates
• provide document services in English and French, often working with senior government offices
• answer questions/inquiries from the public in both English and French

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Official documents services must have:

• Customer focus to assess and prioritize the urgency of client requests, verify detailed information, and deliver accurate, bilingual (French and English) information and services. You use tact, discretion, patience, and courtesy to support clients from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be upset or face language barriers.
• Thinking skills to analyze applications and inquiries, identify and resolve discrepancies, interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, and make informed decisions to meet tight legal and administrative deadlines.
• Effective communication to respond to a wide range of inquiries—both oral and written—from ministries, legal professionals, and the public. You prepare and proofread official documents and correspondence with accuracy and clearly explain detailed legal and procedural information in both French and English.
• Teamwork to provide translation and technical support to colleagues, offer guidance in Commissions-related tasks, and contribute to a collaborative environment by stepping in during absences or peak periods.
• Computer proficiency to use Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and internal systems to produce and manage official documents, track client information, and process payments. You also operate standard office equipment to support daily operations.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.