Comfort Trust Clerk

Division: Long Term Care
Job Status: Temporary Full Time 
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Wage Rate: $31.07 - $36.98 per hour
Posting Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Closing Date:  Monday, March 2, 2026

About Us
The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents. 

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services. 

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role
Provides receptionist, administrative, accounting and clerical support to the home, while processing all Elder trust account transactions and maintaining Elder business files in accordance with County policies and procedures, Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and any other related standards or legislation. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Trust Accounts:

•Managing and data entry of all aspects of Elder’s trust accounts including bill payment, obtaining appropriate signatures, withdrawals, deposits, and close accounts for discharged/deceased Elders

•Ensuring all documentation is in order

•Balancing accounts daily and preparing monthly bank reconciliation for trust accounts

•Maintaining General Store inventory, bookkeeping, and licensing

Elder Files:

•Maintain and ensure update of Elder list on computer and directory, (i.e., memorial, welcome boards)

•Perform administrative functions related to new Elder move-ins by ensuring the process is complete.  Inputting to computer and preparing files for the new Elder 

•Inputting daily census (admission/discharge/death/transfer to hospital or community)

•Communicate with Public Guardian and Trustee, Veteran’s Affairs, and other individual insurance agencies to assist Elders with service/reimbursements

Reception and Administrative Support:

•Performing receptionist duties, at front desk, in person and on phone answering or redirecting queries for the general public, Elders, families, vendors, and staff

•Sorting and distributing mail to staff, Elders, and management

•Typing and distributing correspondence and meeting minutes

•Filing, copying, and maintaining records

•Resolving problems and providing or arranging support for staff for computer and telephone services

•Complete rate reduction applications for Elders who are eligible

•Create monthly billing (accommodations) report to Administrator indicating any outstanding accounts or unusual circumstances at least monthly 

•Co-ordinating and tracking purchase requisitions and orders. Recording, depositing to bank, payments, cash, cash equivalents, and recoveries. Coding, disbursing, and balancing petty cash fund

General:

•Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

•Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification.  They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification.  Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority: Not applicable

What We Are Looking For
Minimum Formal Education

•Two-year Business Admin-Accounting Diploma

Experience

•Six months to one-year experience applying debits and credits’; balancing accounts daily, and monthly reconciliation of bank statements

•Proficient in all Microsoft programs

•Experience with handling and documenting cash transactions

•Must possess diplomacy, tact and communication (verbal and written) skills

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.