Community Services Assistant

Community Services Assistant 
District of Highlands

Part-Time Permanent (27.5 hrs per week)

Join Our Team
The District of Highlands is seeking a dedicated, organized, and community-focused  Community Services Assistant to join our team. This permanent part-time position plays a key role in supporting a wide range of municipal services and is often the first point of contact for residents, businesses, and community groups. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of services across administration, communications, business licensing, bylaw compliance, facility rentals, finance, fire services, and emergency planning.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in providing exceptional customer service. As part of a small and dedicated municipal team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a fast-paced and rewarding local government environment. 

What You Bring
You are a highly organized, adaptable, and service-oriented professional who enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing responsive and professional customer service. You possess excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

You demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, community groups, and external partners. Experience in administration, financial processing, records management, public communications, or local government operations will be considered an asset, along with a willingness to learn, contribute across multiple service areas, and support emergency preparedness and response activities when required. 

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while developing a diverse range of skills in local government, we encourage you to apply.

This is a permanent  part time  position offering a wage of $36.23 per hour in addition to employer paid benefits. Hours of work may vary based on operational requirements.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to  Amanda Irving, Corporate Officer , at  View email address on civicjobs.ca . Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026 .

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

A complete job description is available here:
Community Services Assistant Job Description