Receptionist (Temporary, Part-Time)

Sechelt; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The District of Sechelt is seeking a part-time Receptionist to temporarily fill a maternity leave vacancy. Under the Manager of Financial Services, the Receptionist will operate the switchboard, greet visitors, and provide administrative support across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include handling calls, mail, front counter inquiries, processing financial transactions, collecting payments for property taxes, licenses, and balancing cash daily.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) with basic accounting studies; or equivalent training/experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365; able to learn new software quickly.
• Must demonstrate accurate numeracy and cash-handling skills; capable of processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills with tact and diplomacy; strong customer service in a team environment; ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate the switchboard and provide reception to the public.
• Provide administrative support across multiple departments.
• Receive and direct calls, mail, and front counter inquiries; process financial transactions.
• Collect payments for property taxes, licenses, fees, etc.; balance cash daily.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Accounting studies

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Nature of the Position

The District of Sechelt is seeking a Receptionist to temporarily fill a maternity leave vacancy on a part-time basis. Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Services, the Receptionist is responsible for operating the switchboard, providing reception to the public and providing administrative support for multiple departments.

General duties include receiving and redirecting incoming telephone calls, mail, front counter inquiries; receiving and processing financial transitions; collecting payments for property taxes, fees, licenses, etc.; and completing daily cash balancing.

Essential Competencies

Applicants must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) supplemented by basic accounting studies at a business school or college or be able to demonstrate an acceptable combination of training, education and experience.

Applicants must have a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools and be able to learn new software quickly. Other requirements include accurate numeracy and cash-handling skills; the ability to process financial transactions accurately and efficiently; demonstrate excellent communication skills while exhibiting tact and diplomacy; offer excellent customer service while working in a team-oriented environment; multi-task and prioritize a varying workload with shifting priorities; and have knowledge of general office procedures and practices.

Preferred Competencies

This position may perform relief duties at the Administrative Assistant level and it is preferred that applicants have completed an Administrative Assistant Certificate program at a business school or college (or equivalent training); a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing support in an Administrative Assistant capacity; or be able to demonstrate an acceptable combination of knowledge, skills and progressively responsible experience.

Knowledge of municipal government operations, purchasing, property tax, bylaws and business licensing is desirable.

Working Conditions

This is a part-time, temporary (18-month) backfill of a unionized position within the BCGEU, beginning mid-December 2026. The end date of this contract will be based on the return of the incumbent, expected to be June 2028. The hours of work will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday, with scheduled hours increasing in Spring during property tax season. The wage is set at Grid Level 4, $29.88 - $34.52 per hour plus 9.8% of the straight-time pay in lieu of scheduled vacations, paid holidays, health and welfare benefits and other paid leave. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of B.C