Administration Clerk

Overview

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature and enriched by people. Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, it offers professional development, a competitive total compensation package, a nine‑day fortnight and hybrid work arrangements.

A regular full‑time opportunity exists in the Legislative Services Department for an Administration Clerk. This specialized clerical role supports the Corporate Officer in organizing and monitoring assigned program areas. The incumbent prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of files and records, coordinates virtual meeting arrangements for council, various committees, boards and commissions, and liaises with internal staff as well as a variety of external clients and agencies.

The role exercises considerable independence on routine assignments; complex problems are referred to a superior. Work performance is evaluated by a superior for accuracy and conformance with established practices, procedures and legislation.

• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge of departmental procedures, bylaws, rules and regulations related to the work, including the Local Government Act, Community Charter and the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and of the rules, policies and regulations applicable to the work.
• Considerable knowledge of processes and procedures related to meeting facilitation and support, including the use of virtual meeting software such as Zoom, Web Ex and Teams.
• Sound knowledge of methods in local government decision‑making and bylaws, including purpose, role, legislative process, amendments, approvals, referrals, consolidation and enforcement methods.
• Sound knowledge in records management classification schemes for electronic and paper files in electronic document management systems.
• Working knowledge of the trial process in the BC court system and the application of procedural fairness rules.
• Ability to prepare, process and check a variety of reports, documents and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and staff in supplying sensitive and confidential information and in explaining and interpreting bylaws and regulations as related to the work performed.
• Ability to operate common office software applications, including MS Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro to advanced levels.
• Ability to coordinate work assignments under the direction of a superior and in collaboration with other staff.
• Ability to perform detailed legislative and quasi‑judicial work accurately.

Salary: $34.25 to $40.26 per hour (2026 rates)

Hours of Work:
Hours will vary between 8:00 am – 11:00 pm depending on meeting scheduling. A compressed work schedule is available.

The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by June 19, 2026 to be considered.

If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr.

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.