Position: Receptionist Clerk 1

Department: Corporate Services & Administration

Status: CUPE – Regular Full Time

Classification: Clerk

 

The District of Invermere has an opening for a Reception/Cashier Clerk 1 position in its Corporate Services & Administration Department.

 

Under the general supervision of the Corporate Officer, the Reception/Cashier Clerk 1 position performs a variety of routine and non-routine clerical tasks, word processing, spread sheeting, record keeping, cashiering, photocopying, and other duties as assigned. In this role, you will provide administrative support and coordination for the Corporate Services and Administration Departments, both operationally as well as for special projects.

 

The Reception/Cashier Clerk 1 position is required to exercise some independent judgment and action within the limits of departmental systems and procedures. The Reception/Cashier Clerk 1 position must deal courteously and effectively with the public and municipal clients.

 

Applicants interested in applying for this position must possess the following skills and abilities:

 

·         Two years or more of recent experience in an administrative support role.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe and a minimum net keyboarding speed of 50 to 80 words per minute.

·         Considerable knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and standard protocols.

·         Ability to communicate effectively with the public, elected officials, other staff including management both verbally and in writing.

·         Working knowledge of and experience using standardized business letter formats, as well as record management systems.

·         Exceptional attention to detail.

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as working in a team environment.

·         Excellent organizational, time management, and priority assessment skills including ability to perform effectively while under pressure.

·         Ability to defuse sensitive situations in a tactful and professional manner.

·         Possess excellent interpersonal skills.

 

The preferred candidate for this position will have completed a business college or secretarial program with extensive computer training. Municipal work experience would be an asset.

 

A job description for this position is available but is currently under review.

 

This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit. The current wage rate for this position falls within the range of $33.01 – $33.96 per hour plus benefits as detailed in the Collective Agreement. The Reception/Cashier Clerk position is expected to work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

 

Persons interested in applying for this position are invited to submit their resumes by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 to:

District of Invermere

Attn: Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer

Box 339, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

Email: corporateservices@invermere.net

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.