Apply By: Thursday, February 5, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Mail/Reception Clerk

Job ID:
239091
Organization:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Division:
Central East Correctional Centre
City:
Lindsay
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Temporary up to 6 months with possibility of extension
Job code:
C04OAD - Office Administration 04 (COR)
Salary:
$24.14 - $27.90 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Central East Correctional Centre is seeking individuals with strong administrative skills to provide reception services, and assist with mail and clerical support services for the institution.

About the job

In this role, you will:
• screen and direct calls from a multiple-line telephone switchboard, and answer general inquiries;
• receive visitors, verify identification and issue identification tags;
• update and maintain internal telephone directory and lists;
• assist with incoming and outgoing mail services;
• assist with ordering stationary and supplies;
• prepare a variety of written correspondence;
• assist with filling out inmate trust fund receipts.

What you bring to the team


Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of and experience in using a multiple-line switchboard.
• You have knowledge of relevant Canada Post regulations and mail/courier procedures.
• You demonstrate experience in providing receptionist services.
• You can apply office policies and procedures related to the release of information.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can communicate effectively and clearly in person or by phone with staff and the public.
• You can produce a variety of written correspondence, as well, you can identify and correct grammatical, spelling and formatting errors.

Computer and Arithmetic Skills

• You can use computer applications and database to create documents, check and/or input information.
• You have strong keyboarding skills.
• You have basic arithmetic skills to receive, disperse and balance cash.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You can exercise judgement when sorting and distributing mails.
• You can prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

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!

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:

What we offer

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
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:
Thursday, February 5, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 2 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Note:

  • About security checks:
    A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
    If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
    Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.


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