Business Licence Clerk

District of Lake Country; Lake Country; On-site; Part time

Job summary

The District of Lake Country is seeking a part-time Business Licence Clerk to provide administrative support in a collaborative environment. This role involves handling business licensing inquiries, scheduling, and managing records. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant education, contributing to a positive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexibility in work shifts

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum one year toward a college diploma in a related field.
• Two years experience in a municipal setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing business licensing administrative services.
• Scheduling appointments and inspections for applicants.
• Responding to correspondence pertaining to business licensing.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time Management

Education

College Diploma in Office Administration

Business Administration

Public Administration

Job description

Business Licence Clerk

About Lake Country
Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 17,400 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’

About the Opportunity
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Business Licence Clerk, based in Lake Country, BC. The position will work 21 hours per week schedule Monday to Friday.

Reporting to the Manager of Building and Bylaw, you will be responsible for r providing business licensing information, guidance on short term vacation rentals, setting up of appointments and inspections, providing clerical and research services for the department including, tracking files, and handling the records management and mail systems in a knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient manner for both internal staff and external customers.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Providing business licensing administrative services;
• Scheduling appointments and inspections for applicants;
• Receiving and processing applications
• Responding to correspondence pertaining to business licensing

More About You
To qualify for this role, you must have aminimum of one year toward a college diploma in office administration, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Additionally, two year experience in a municipal setting.

As our ideal candidate, you have the skills and ability to tactfully deal with internal and public inquiries with courtesy when explaining or exchanging information. In addition you have sound organization and time management skills.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude and exceptional communication skills, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.

About the Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary of $33.01 an hour, plus 17.4% in lieu of all benefits inclusive of sick time, statutory holidays, and pension
• Flexibility to accept work shifts as they fit into your personal schedule
• Opportunity to join our collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture

This position is open and accepting applications till May 26, 4:00pm. Please go to our website to apply: https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/joinourteam