Parks Clerk

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

Job summary

A local government agency in Saanich seeks a dedicated Parks Clerk for administrative support within the Parks Division. The role involves responding to inquiries, preparing reports, and maintaining records, requiring strong attention to detail and communication skills. Candidates should have Grade 12 education plus office administration experience. This full-time position offers a competitive wage of $35.35 per hour and an excellent benefits package, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• One year of office experience that includes public interaction and use of software.
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and memos.
• Process office records, invoices, and statistical information.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding parks.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Grade 12 plus office administration courses

Job description

Position Overview

District of Saanich’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking a dedicated team player to support our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, Healthy Community. You will join a division where service excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity shape everything we do.

The Parks Division is looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Parks Clerk to provide administrative and clerical support across a wide range of operational activities. Working in a dynamic environment, the Parks Clerk plays an important role supporting staff, responding to public inquiries, coordinating documentation and correspondence, and assisting with permit, bylaw, and database processes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy administrative setting and enjoys supporting programs and services that directly impact the community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and memos
• Process office records, invoices, and statistical information
• Enter payroll
• Organize departmental mail
• Respond to public inquiries
• Create park permits and support bylaw workflows such as Tree Protection Bylaw inquiries and service requests
• Receive and process payments, prepare deposits
• Use computerized databases to log, track, and respond to Parks-related requests and concerns

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 plus up to one year of office administration courses, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of office experience that includes interacting with the public and using word processing and spreadsheet software
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced administrative environment

Compensation and Benefits

C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $35.35 per hour plus an excellent benefits package.

Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca.

About the District

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence [e-mail].

Application Process

This is a temporary full-time position (up to 2 years or return of incumbent). The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week). As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted; only those under consideration will be contacted. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on December 24, 2025 quoting competition 25311.