Clerk

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Clerk - Building & Enforcement Services

Job No:  EXT2638
Location:  Penticton, BC

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a temporary, (one year) full-time  Clerk  to join the Building and Enforcement Services team.

The temporary, 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 building and bylaw enforcement, as well as support other departments as needed. 

Key Responsibilities:

• 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, tradeshows, 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. 

Qualifications: 

• 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 temporary, full-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit.  The hourly wage for the position is $34.59, Paygrade 3, plus an attractive benefits package.

Deadline to apply is Friday, July 24th, 2026.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.