RECE Preschool Teacher Level I (Full Time/Permanent)

Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community that offers a range of municipal services and a vibrant downtown core.

Accounts Payable/Tax Clerk

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role supports the Finance Department in the efficient processing of accounts payable in accordance with corporate policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive, distribute, and match paper and electronic invoices to packing slips, purchase orders, and receipts; prepare invoices for data entry, check extensions, tax calculations, and codes; assign vendor and account numbers; obtain departmental approval; ensure timely payment; resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Review accounts payable batches for accuracy in vendor assignments, tax handling, payable amounts, and supporting documentation; guard against double payments; resolve discrepancies.
• Process approved invoices for weekly cheque run; enter data; resolve system error reports; print and mail/distribute cheques; prepare summary and balance reports; post to accounts payable sub‑ledger and General Ledger; prepare electronic funds transfers.
• Review staff travel claims, purchasing/credit card reconciliations, and supporting documentation; identify potentially fraudulent transactions; check accuracy in tax handling; prepare and post entry batches into the accounting system; resolve discrepancies with department or employee.
• Answer inquiries of suppliers and department staff regarding invoices and balances. Act as a customer service representative at the counter for payments and inquiries.

Tax Collection

• Assist residents with tax enquiries, prepare tax statements and 357/358 applications.
• Respond to inquiries from lawyers and mortgage companies.
• Generate and distribute monthly Tax Arrears Notices.

Administration

• Respond to public concerns, complaints, questions, suggestions, and inquiries.
• Respond to telephone and counter inquiries, provide information, and redirect calls.
• Assist with municipal communications, including website maintenance and creation of news items and social media posts.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education degree or diploma in Accounting/Business.
• One to three years’ experience working in Accounts Payable is an asset.
• Municipal Accounting, Finance and Tax Administration experience is beneficial.
• Ability to be flexible to changing demands while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Cooperative teamwork and collaboration.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office, Keystone Complete, web browsers).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Discretion and tact when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assertive, confident, thrives under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work outside normal business hours as required.

Benefits and Compensation

• Rate of pay between $53,708 – $62,845, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Work week Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, sick/personal days, and health benefits.
• Enrollment in OMERS pension plan.
• Development opportunities through training or continuous learning.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

This full‑time position provides a range of daycare services to children from the ages of 18 months to 12 years.

Your Role

• Plan and implement age‑appropriate training programmes, including songs, stories, discussions, crafts and calendar activities.
• Teach gross motor skills, dramatic play, use of senses, and science.
• Supervise children in various settings such as outdoors, classroom, and sleep room.
• Provide toilet training and teach proper hygiene.
• Encourage participation, cooperative play, problem solving, sharing, and safety learning.
• Work with a resource consultant to develop and implement special‑needs programming.
• Assist with planning and organizing special events, field trips, and parties.
• Compose and type monthly newsletter items.
• Provide regular feedback to parents regarding their child’s progress.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education diploma or equivalency.
• Registered member of the College of ECE.
• Two years’ experience in the childcare field is an asset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Discretion and tact when dealing with stakeholders.

Supply/Casual Teacher (RECE or Non‑RECE)

Full‑time childcare services for children aged 18 months to 12 years. Both Registered Early Childhood Educators and non‑REGs are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach gross motor skills, dramatic play, use of senses, and science.
• Supervise children in various settings.
• Encourage cooperative play, problem solving, sharing, and safety learning.
• Integrate special‑needs programming with the regular program.
• Plan and organize special events, field trips, and parties.
• Assist children with hygiene activities.
• Respond to telephone enquiries, give information, and take messages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education diploma or equivalency (asset).
• Registered member of the College of ECE (asset).
• Experience in the childcare field.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Valid First Aid/CPR.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

Hours of Work

• Flexible schedule including early mornings and day shifts; hours subject to center demands.

Location

Brockton Child Care Centre – 81 Cemetery Road, Walkerton.

Benefits and Compensation

• Casual/part‑time hours.
• Non‑RECE: $19.50 – $20.50 per hour plus Pay Equity and $2 per hour Wage Enhancement Grant.
• RECE: $22.85 – $23.85 per hour plus Pay Equity and $2 per hour Wage Enhancement Grant.
• Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.