Municipal Office Clerk , Casual on-call
About the role
Employment Opportunity
Municipal Office Clerk
Casual, on-call
The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for a Casual, on-call Clerk. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance the Clerk is responsible for performing general reception duties including receiving and referring to citizens and incoming telephone calls to the appropriate persons and/or departments as well as receiving and processing customer payments. This role will also act as a first point of contact and provide general information to staff, clients, and the public.
The core job duties include:
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Acting as a first point of contact and provide general information to staff, clients, and the public relating to their questions, concerns, or suggestions
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Answering telephone and electronic inquiries and refer and/or redirect calls, emails, or citizens to the appropriate department or services, as required
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Receiving and balancing cash/cheque/debit payments and making bank deposits
-
Preparing, review, and/or edit various forms of correspondence such as letters, invoices, publications, and reports
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Administering and managing inbound and outbound mail, including priority post, packages, courier services, and other correspondence
The ideal candidate will have:
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Minimum grade 12 or equivalent
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Ability to adapt to new technology
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Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally
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Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
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Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
Hours of work: While there are no guaranteed hours, casual, on-call hours can occur Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.
Salary: This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The 2025 hourly wage rate is $30.75/hour as per the current Collective Agreement.
Apply Now! Closing date for applications isThursday, October 23, 2025. Click on the link on this page to submit your resume and cover letter, or check out our careers site at: https://sparwood.bamboohr.com/careers/45. As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in a practical portion of the interview at the District of Sparwood Municipal Offices.
Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract.
About District of Sparwood
SPARWOOD, BC We may be called ‘that town with the big green truck' or we might be that community in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, right on BC's border. But if there's one thing we are to everyone, it's a mining community; a collection of hard-working fun-loving people who happily call Sparwood home. We're proud to share that with you.
Stop by anytime, share a smile or stay a while. It's yours and mine to discover!
OUR ROOTS Sparwood is located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation, which covers approximately 70,000 km² within the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Heritage and local mining history also play a large role in the character and identity of Sparwood and its residents. Some residents still have strong memories of the former settlements of Michel, Natal, and Middletown that were relocated to Sparwood in the mid-60s.
OUR LIFESTYLE Sparwood sits alongside the Elk River, in an area that is very unique in terms of the incredible diversity of wildlife which coexists in this Rocky Mountain landscape. A few of the choices include world renowned fly fishing in the Elk River and Michel Creek, hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, numerous lake activities, hunting, cross country skiing and worldclass alpine skiing at nearby Fernie Alpine Resort.
OUR LOCATION Sparwood is located centrally within the Elk Valley and is only twenty minutes from Fernie and a similar distance from Elkford. Sparwood is approximately 1.5 hours away from Cranbrook, BC and 2.5 hours away from Calgary, AB - offering easy access to big city amenities while enjoying all that rural living has to offer.
It's not often you come across a place with the right mix. Where economic opportunity, family, and recreation blend together as well as they do here - we welcome you to stop by and visit or put down roots in Sparwood.
Municipal Office Clerk , Casual on-call
About the role
Employment Opportunity
Municipal Office Clerk
Casual, on-call
The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for a Casual, on-call Clerk. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance the Clerk is responsible for performing general reception duties including receiving and referring to citizens and incoming telephone calls to the appropriate persons and/or departments as well as receiving and processing customer payments. This role will also act as a first point of contact and provide general information to staff, clients, and the public.
The core job duties include:
-
Acting as a first point of contact and provide general information to staff, clients, and the public relating to their questions, concerns, or suggestions
-
Answering telephone and electronic inquiries and refer and/or redirect calls, emails, or citizens to the appropriate department or services, as required
-
Receiving and balancing cash/cheque/debit payments and making bank deposits
-
Preparing, review, and/or edit various forms of correspondence such as letters, invoices, publications, and reports
-
Administering and managing inbound and outbound mail, including priority post, packages, courier services, and other correspondence
The ideal candidate will have:
-
Minimum grade 12 or equivalent
-
Ability to adapt to new technology
-
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally
-
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
-
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
Hours of work: While there are no guaranteed hours, casual, on-call hours can occur Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.
Salary: This position is a unionized position under CUPE local 2698. The 2025 hourly wage rate is $30.75/hour as per the current Collective Agreement.
Apply Now! Closing date for applications isThursday, October 23, 2025. Click on the link on this page to submit your resume and cover letter, or check out our careers site at: https://sparwood.bamboohr.com/careers/45. As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in a practical portion of the interview at the District of Sparwood Municipal Offices.
Qualified applicants who are offered and accept the position may be required to complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian criminal record check, an employment verification and/or an education and accreditation verification and a clean drivers’ abstract.
About District of Sparwood
SPARWOOD, BC We may be called ‘that town with the big green truck' or we might be that community in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, right on BC's border. But if there's one thing we are to everyone, it's a mining community; a collection of hard-working fun-loving people who happily call Sparwood home. We're proud to share that with you.
Stop by anytime, share a smile or stay a while. It's yours and mine to discover!
OUR ROOTS Sparwood is located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation, which covers approximately 70,000 km² within the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Heritage and local mining history also play a large role in the character and identity of Sparwood and its residents. Some residents still have strong memories of the former settlements of Michel, Natal, and Middletown that were relocated to Sparwood in the mid-60s.
OUR LIFESTYLE Sparwood sits alongside the Elk River, in an area that is very unique in terms of the incredible diversity of wildlife which coexists in this Rocky Mountain landscape. A few of the choices include world renowned fly fishing in the Elk River and Michel Creek, hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, numerous lake activities, hunting, cross country skiing and worldclass alpine skiing at nearby Fernie Alpine Resort.
OUR LOCATION Sparwood is located centrally within the Elk Valley and is only twenty minutes from Fernie and a similar distance from Elkford. Sparwood is approximately 1.5 hours away from Cranbrook, BC and 2.5 hours away from Calgary, AB - offering easy access to big city amenities while enjoying all that rural living has to offer.
It's not often you come across a place with the right mix. Where economic opportunity, family, and recreation blend together as well as they do here - we welcome you to stop by and visit or put down roots in Sparwood.