Utilities Technical Clerk

District of Lake Country; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits includes paramedical

Earned Time Off

Pension plan

Vacation and wellness leave

Professional development support

Job summary

The District of Lake Country is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Utilities Technical Clerk in Lake Country, BC. The role provides customer service and technical administrative support for municipal utilities, including water, sewer, and solid waste services.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, processing applications, and coordinating with contractors and internal partners. A college diploma in a related field is required, along with six years in local government and a valid BC

Qualifications

• Completion of a college diploma in office administration, business administration, computer technology, or a related field.
• Six years experience in local government, with at least three of those years in Engineering, Utilities, or Infrastructure.
• A valid British Columbia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Respond to public inquiries regarding utility services, policies, and processes.
• Process and track utility applications, permits, service requests, and agreements.
• Provide guidance on District bylaws, utility standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with contractors, developers, agencies, and internal partners.
• Support engineering projects through coordination, research, reporting, and administrative services.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Communication skills

Research and data handling

Education

College diploma in Office Administration, Business Administration, Computer Technology, or related field

Job description

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Full-Time Utilities Technical Clerk, based in Lake Country, BC. The position will work a 35 hours per week schedule, Monday to Friday.

Reporting to the Manager of Utilities, the Utilities Technical Clerk is responsible for providing customer service and technical administrative support for municipal utility services, including water and sanitary sewer systems and solid waste services. The Utilities Technical Clerk responds to customer inquiries, coordinates and maintains utility records and information, supports departmental processes and projects, and performs clerical, technical, and research-related functions in a knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient manner for both internal and external customers.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Respond to public inquiries regarding utility services, policies, and processes;
• Process and track utility applications, permits, service requests, and agreements;
• Provide guidance on District bylaws, utility standards, and procedures;
• Collaborate with contractors, developers, agencies, and internal partners;
• Support engineering projects through coordination, research, reporting, and administrative services; and
• Other related duties as required.

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have acompletion of a college diploma in office administration, business administration, computer technology, or a related field.Additionally, six years experience in local government, with at least three of those years in Engineering, Utilities, or Infrastructure. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A valid British Columbia Driver's License is required.

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 $37.69 an hour;
• Generous vacation and wellness leave, and the option to enroll in our Earned Time Off program;
• 100% Employer paid health and paramedical benefits;
• Professional and educational development support;
• An attractive pension program; and
• Opportunity to join our collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture

This position is open and accepting applications till November 12, 4:00pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.

About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 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!’