Information Desk Clerk

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The West Vancouver Customer Service Centre is accepting applications for a replacement temporary full-time Information Desk Clerk position, for approximately 12 months. This customer service position provides front-line reception and central switchboard services at Municipal Hall, as well as clerical support to a variety of departments and divisions. Our ideal candidate has a pleasant, customer-service oriented attitude.

Reporting to the Clerk IV, this position will be responsible for:

·Receptionist and central switchboard operation;

·Answers general inquiries from the public both in person and email and redirects other inquiries to various divisions/departments;

·Schedules all courier requests for Municipal Hall;

·Receives, sorts and distributes external and internal mail and deliveries;

·Department filing and record maintenance, supply ordering;

·Processing and posting a variety of payments and receipts and ensuring transactions are accurately balanced;

·Providing basic information related to Finance functions, including property taxation, utilities, and accounts receivable; and,

·Performing other related work as required.

The preferred candidate will possess: Completion of the 12th grade including or supplemented by courses in standard commercial subjects including keyboarding, word processing and spreadsheet applications, and preferably a training course in switchboard operation and some general office and switchboard experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials as a condition of hire.

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