Operations Clerk

Operations Clerk

Full-time Unionized Job Vacancy
Competition #25-17

POSITION TITLE: Clerk I - Operations
DEPARTMENT: Operations
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time (40 hours per week)
POSTING DATE: Monday, August 25th, 2025
CLOSING DATE: 4 p.m., Monday, September 8th, 2025
HOURLY RATE: $29.71

Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.

Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Operations Clerk, provides various administrative, reception, and clerical functions for the Operations Department. This includes responding to public inquiries, transcribing meeting minutes, preparing agendas, various reporting functions, and managing training requirements for Operations staff.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of administrative support experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:
The Town of Smithers offers a competitive wage ($29.71/hr), comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, and 15 days of paid vacation for the first year worked.

Further information, including a complete job description, is available on the Town of Smithers website: www.smithers.ca.

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job descriptions.

Qualified candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #25-17, no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2025, to:

Human Resources
Confidential: Competition 25-17
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
careers@smithers.ca

The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.