Legislative Clerk (Full Time) Municipality: City of Chilliwack This posting closed on November 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2024-129 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Communications and Legislative Services Job Description: The City of Chilliwack is home to more than 100,000 residents and offers a wide range of services to best serve the population. If you want to work for a supportive employer in a city with exceptional outdoor amenities minutes away, a bounty of farm-to-table options and a rich history, Chilliwack is the place for you. As a rapidly growing municipality committed to quality service and a positive work environment, we are seeking talented professionals who want to make a difference in the community. The Communications and Legislative Services Department at the City of Chilliwack is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Legislative Clerk. Duties: The incumbent in this class exercises a high degree of independent judgment in assisting the Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer in the smooth and efficient operation of the Clerk’s function. The incumbent in this class will perform a variety of clerical, typing, receptionist and secretarial duties, varying in degree of complexity and responsibility; drafting and typing a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, minutes, forms and related material from copies, rough drafts, notes, or general instructions, and transcribing into final format. The incumbent will assist, as required, in answering incoming telephone calls, referring enquiries, complaints, etc., to the appropriate office for action, providing a variety of technical and general information and assistance to the public over the telephone or at the receptionist counter. The incumbent will perform other related tasks, as assigned. Educational Requirements: • Must have completed Grade 12 in a commercial program, supplemented by a certificate or diploma in a legal secretary program, courses in public administration, and several years of progressive experience in a City Clerk’s Department. Skill Requirements: • Considerable knowledge of the functions, methods, rules, procedures, bylaws, regulations and policies pertaining to the Legislative Services/Clerk's Department functions; • Considerable knowledge of the Local Government Act, Community Charter and other legislation applicable to local government, with experience in interpreting and explaining Statutes and Regulations; • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with sound knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation; • Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; • Superior knowledge of office software applications, including word processing and records management systems; • Able to perform detail oriented clerical and secretarial assignments with minimal supervision; • Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment, including digital photocopiers; • Able to be polite, professional and tactful in dealing with the public; • Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials, directors and other staff members; • Able to process a variety of calls, complaints and enquiries authoritatively and arrange appointments/meetings as required; • Able to type accurately and rapidly; • Able to process a variety of confidential material with discretion and integrity. Salary: $35.26 per hour (2024 rate) Web Address: www.chilliwack.com/careers Address: 8550 Young Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4 E-mail: careers@chilliwack.com Opening Date: November 1, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: November 15, 2024 04:30 PM Back