Located in the south-central region of BC, the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) covers an area over 10,400 km2 and is renowned for its orchards, vineyards and golf courses, as well as its widely varied landscape including deserts, mountains and valleys.

Reporting to the Manager of Legislative Services, the Clerk position will be responsible for performing a variety of customer service and routine administrative functions in support of the department’s operations, services, programs and activities as well as providing support to other departments as needed.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 education, plus an administrative/secretarial training at a recognized institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 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 permanent full-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $25.92, Paygrade 3, plus an attractive fringe benefits package.