Yard Clerk

Yard Clerk

Regular Full-Time – Pay Grade 6 ($32.89 – $34.32/hour – 2024 Rates)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the ləkʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.

Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and green space, quaint tree‑lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.

The Public Works Department is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to join its team as Yard Clerk. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the efficient delivery of essential public services by maintaining accurate records, supporting payroll and equipment tracking functions, preparing regular reports, and responding to inquiries from staff, contractors, and the public. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering organized, reliable support services.

The Yard Clerk performs clerical, secretarial, and reception responsibilities, providing secretarial and clerical support to the Superintendent, and general support services to the Public Works division in general. Reporting to a Manager, the incumbent performs general office duties, and provides specific reports on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. The work of this position is performed within departmental guidelines and established procedures, with some independent analysis required.

A sound knowledge of office computer applications is required, including the use of spreadsheets and Vadim.

Our ideal candidate has graduated high school, has two years of experience in a similar office environment, has experience dealing with the public, and experience with busy telephone lines. Knowledge of Vadim is considered an asset. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, employee engagement events, work‑life balance, and a staff membership to the weight room, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.

We want to hear from you if you are qualified and thrive on the challenges this position has to offer. Please apply in confidence, by 4:30 p.m. on March 20, 2026, with a resume and cover letter to:

A detailed job description can be found on our website at , which outlines, in more detail, the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.