Finance Clerk 1
Top Benefits
About the role
The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a
Finance Clerk 1 (Main Reception)
Posting Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON
Starting Rate: $21.92 hourly
Salary Range: $21.92 - $24.00 hourly
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Classification: CUPE Inside Class 3
Status: Temporary full-time, up to 3 months
The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!
The Opportunity:
The Finance Clerk 1 is the first point of contact at the District’s main reception, providing front line customer
service in-person, electronically and by telephone. This position is responsible for compiling and processing
various financial information, including data entry, account coding, receiving and processing payments, and
handling cash. This job provides general administrative support as assigned, including filing and processing
incoming and outgoing mail/courier items.
What you will do:
• Respond to members of the public who may contact the District office by telephone, in person or
electronically.
- Direct to applicable service area or address billing and/or payment enquiries in an efficient, friendly and
timely manner.
- Provide front reception coverage
- Process information for preparation of financial documentation.
- Review/verify processed financial information.
- Follow up with contract agencies, departments and individuals for proper financial information and
verification.
- Process all incoming and outgoing mail and courier shipments according to established procedures.
- Responsible for electronic distribution of faxes received by the District.
What you will need:
• Grade 12 with 2 years directly related business, accounting or administrative experience or equivalent, or
graduation from a two-year community college program in business, accounting or administration with 3 to
6 months previous experience or on-the-job training
- Excellent Communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and courteously with
members of the public and staff, in person, by telephone or electronically
- Demonstrated technological proficiency with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail, with good
oral and written communication skills
-
Valid Ontario driver’s license
What we are offering:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:
-
OMERS pension
-
Work-life flexibility
-
Perks and discounts
-
Wellness programs
-
Fostering and fun environment
-
Professional development and education opportunities
-
Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance
The Next Step
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.
APPLY NOW or visit our careers page for other opportunities.
The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all
qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of
goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related
accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.
Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the
Human Resources Department.
About The District Municipality of Muskoka
The District Municipality of Muskoka is an upper tier municipality located on the edge of the Canadian Shield, 90 minutes north of the City of Toronto. Interspersed throughout this area of rich natural heritage characterized by clear lakes, granite outcroppings and lush forests are vibrant towns and villages. Tourism and recreational lifestyle development form the basis of the economy and the planning challenges that face this 1,600 square mile region. The District Municipality of Muskoka includes 3 urban centres (Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, and Huntsville) and 3 townships (Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lakes, and Georgian Bay).
Finance Clerk 1
Top Benefits
About the role
The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a
Finance Clerk 1 (Main Reception)
Posting Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 @ 12:00 NOON
Starting Rate: $21.92 hourly
Salary Range: $21.92 - $24.00 hourly
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Classification: CUPE Inside Class 3
Status: Temporary full-time, up to 3 months
The District:
Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about
protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and
build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation
package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion. It’s what we do!
The Opportunity:
The Finance Clerk 1 is the first point of contact at the District’s main reception, providing front line customer
service in-person, electronically and by telephone. This position is responsible for compiling and processing
various financial information, including data entry, account coding, receiving and processing payments, and
handling cash. This job provides general administrative support as assigned, including filing and processing
incoming and outgoing mail/courier items.
What you will do:
• Respond to members of the public who may contact the District office by telephone, in person or
electronically.
- Direct to applicable service area or address billing and/or payment enquiries in an efficient, friendly and
timely manner.
- Provide front reception coverage
- Process information for preparation of financial documentation.
- Review/verify processed financial information.
- Follow up with contract agencies, departments and individuals for proper financial information and
verification.
- Process all incoming and outgoing mail and courier shipments according to established procedures.
- Responsible for electronic distribution of faxes received by the District.
What you will need:
• Grade 12 with 2 years directly related business, accounting or administrative experience or equivalent, or
graduation from a two-year community college program in business, accounting or administration with 3 to
6 months previous experience or on-the-job training
- Excellent Communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and courteously with
members of the public and staff, in person, by telephone or electronically
- Demonstrated technological proficiency with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail, with good
oral and written communication skills
-
Valid Ontario driver’s license
What we are offering:
The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:
-
OMERS pension
-
Work-life flexibility
-
Perks and discounts
-
Wellness programs
-
Fostering and fun environment
-
Professional development and education opportunities
-
Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance
The Next Step
If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:
Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.
APPLY NOW or visit our careers page for other opportunities.
The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all
qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of
goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related
accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.
Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the
Human Resources Department.
About The District Municipality of Muskoka
The District Municipality of Muskoka is an upper tier municipality located on the edge of the Canadian Shield, 90 minutes north of the City of Toronto. Interspersed throughout this area of rich natural heritage characterized by clear lakes, granite outcroppings and lush forests are vibrant towns and villages. Tourism and recreational lifestyle development form the basis of the economy and the planning challenges that face this 1,600 square mile region. The District Municipality of Muskoka includes 3 urban centres (Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, and Huntsville) and 3 townships (Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lakes, and Georgian Bay).