Secretary (Full Time) Municipality: City of Chilliwack This posting closed on January 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2024-150 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Development and Regulatory Enforcement 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 City of Chilliwack takes great pride in its focus on providing excellent service to its citizens and we are looking for a like-minded individual to join our team in this critical role in the Development and Regulatory Enforcement Services Department. Duties: In this position, you will perform a variety of duties varying in degree of complexity and responsibility, including: typing a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, statements, documents, forms and related materials; taking minutes of meetings in accordance with standard practice; maintaining the department’s electronic filing system; coordinating department website updates; and creatively and effectively producing professional documents, including reports, public engagement materials and presentations. You will answer incoming telephone calls, referring inquiries, complaints, etc., to the appropriate office for action, and provide a variety of technical and general information and assistance to the public over the telephone or at the reception counter. With your knowledge of the functions, methods, rules, procedures, bylaws, regulations and policies pertaining to the Development and Regulatory Enforcement Services Department, you will be expected to respond to enquiries including: • Application processes and submission requirements • Basic Subdivision and Development Permit procedures • General City development and bylaw enforcement policies and related bylaws The successful candidate must have completed Grade 12 in a commercial program, supplemented by formal courses in the secretarial field. Previous experience with desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (including InDesign, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel) is preferred. Experience working in an administrative, secretarial, or clerical role in local government would be an asset for the successful candidate. Salary: $36.67 per hour (2025 Rate) Address: 8550 Young Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4 Opening Date: December 23, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: January 13, 2025 04:30 PM Back