General Support Clerk

District of Sooke; Sooke; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Sooke is seeking a dedicated General Support Clerk for a permanent full-time position. The role involves providing clerical support, managing reception tasks, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education, two years of experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive wage of $35.05 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education.
• Minimum of two years of related experience, ideally in local government.
• Excellent customer service skills and courteous communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to various departments.
• Manage reception and front counter tasks.
• Perform data entry and maintain databases.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Grade 12 or recognized equivalent

Post-secondary coursework in office or business administration

Job description

\"Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea\"

District of Sooke

General Support Clerk

(3 positions)
1 Full Time Permanent, 1 One Year Temporary, 1 Auxiliary (as and when)

A small town with a big heart – filled with smiling faces.
Sooke is a welcoming and vibrant community that embraces its natural beauty, including stunning parks, trails, waterways, and oceanfront. We proudly honour the traditional lands of the T’Sou-ke and Sc’ianew (Cheanuh) First Nations, located within the Coast Salish Territory.
Characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, Sooke is a year-round haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, and more.

Our team welcomes those who share our values of accountability, compassion, leading by example, respect, and service excellence to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The District of Sooke is seeking a dedicated General Support Clerk to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Financial Services, the General Support Clerk provides clerical and administrative support to the assigned department and as needed, to other departments across the organization.

This role plays an essential part in day-to-day operations, including but not limited to:

• Reception and front counter coverage
• Filing and records management
• Preparing, recording, and distributing mailouts
• Cash receipting, and cash management
• Administrative duties such as scheduling, and recording secretariat duties
• Supply orders
• Data entry and database maintenance

Key Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent, supplemented by post-secondary coursework in office or business administration (or equivalent).
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience, preferably in a local government setting.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and coworkers.
• Proven ability to multitask and remain focused in a busy, interrupt-driven environment.
• Ability to pass a satisfactory Police Information Check.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

This is a CUPE Local 374 position. The 2025 wage rate is $35.05 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

To view the full job description and to apply online, please visit the career page of our website at www.sooke.ca/employment.

Application Deadline is 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2025.

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