Clerk - Building & Enforcement Services

Internal Posting

Internal Posting:
This is an internal posting only for the benefit of existing BCGEU members and is posted in accordance with the current collective agreement.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a regular, full-time Clerk to join the Bylaw Enforcement team.

The regular, full-time Clerk position is responsible for performing a variety of customer service and routine administrative functions in support of the operations, services, programs and activities of bylaw enforcement, as well as support other departments as needed.

• Serves as initial contact for clients and respond to general inquiries.
• Assists the public by providing general information and assistance with applicable processes, procedures, bylaws, codes, legislation, and regulations and / or direct to the appropriate departments.
• Provides clerical assistance and produces routine correspondence, reports, forms, contracts, agreements, advertising, mail outs, bulletins, surveys, spreadsheets and presentations, etc.
• Maintains accurate and current information in manual and electronic bring-forward systems and keeps department staff informed of important items requiring attention.
• Coordinates and implements department specific projects and assignments.
• Implements, processes and maintains records in accordance with the internal records management systems, both paper and electronic, to ensure efficient storage and effective retrieval.
• Processes and distributes correspondence, mail, and courier requests.
• Operates a multi-line phone system.
• Receives and reviews department specific documentation for completeness (applications, permits, plans, contract paperwork, etc.) and accepts and directs payments where applicable.
• Administers staff safety check in / check out program.
• Administers identification card system and maintains visitor log.
• Dispatches First Aid Attendants as required.
• Creates and updates various master lists and documents.
• Coordinates bookings for meeting rooms, arranges food services, room set up, equipment sign-out, etc.
• Organizes events, trade shows, and ceremonies.
• Maintains departmental webpages.
• Maintains and orders business cards, name plates, stationery, janitorial, office and safety supplies, and arranges office equipment service as required.
• Provides back-up to other positions as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Secondary school graduation in addition to an administrative/secretarial training at a recognized institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year related experience and knowledge of general office procedures.
• Keyboarding speed of 50 wpm.
• Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with the public and providing customer service.
• Ability to work on a number of concurrent tasks with deadlines pressures.
• Ability to compose and type routine correspondence and proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good organizational skills.
• Local government experience is an asset.
• Understanding of government records management and electronic data management systems is an asset.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

This regular, full-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $33.25, Paygrade 3, plus an attractive benefits package.

Final date to receive applications is Monday, January 5th, 2026.