Job Title

Customer Account System Administrator

Job Type

Full-time

Union

CUPE

of work hours per week

35

Location

Kamloops, BC V2C 1A9 CA (Primary)
Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 CA

Job Description

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) would like to acknowledge that we connect with many First Nation communities across our vast regional district. TNRD administrative offices are located on the traditional Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation.

Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions showcases the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests, and historical and modern areas, all within 45,000 square kilometers. Headquartered in the heart of downtown Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to the population of 144,000 living within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.

The Position

The Customer Account System Administrator supports and enhances the work of the Solid Waste & Recycling Department by administering technology solutions at TNRD solid waste management facilities. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor of Solid Waste & Recycling, this position oversees scale house and transfer station point of sale operations, including administering the scale and mobile software system, overseeing waste disposal fee processing and monthly account customer billing, resolving customer service issues, tracking and reporting waste and recycling data, coordinating weigh scale maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance, providing training to contractor staff on operational procedures and ensuring bylaw/policy compliance by contract staff/site users.

1. Scale/Mobile Software System Administration

• Maintain and administer scale and mobile software and hardware systems, manage user access, and provide training to system users. Responsibilities include identifying and resolving software and hardware issues, offering user support and troubleshooting, overseeing the re-loadable eco-card program (including new account setup, customer top-up payments, and error corrections), and creating new customer accounts in the system.

1. Daily Transaction Oversight & Data Integrity

• Monitor daily operations to ensure accurate data entry and perform daily financial reconciliation of transactions. This includes verifying that point-of-sale machines are functioning correctly and addressing technical issues as needed.

1. Financial Coordination & Reporting

• Support monthly billing processes by importing external data into the system and collaborating with the Finance Department to issue accurate monthly customer account invoices within required deadlines. Responsibilities also include resolving billing issues and preparing financial reports for internal staff and external stakeholders as needed.

1. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Complete required regulatory and contract reporting and assist with bylaw enforcement data.

1. Customer & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to customer inquiries and issues promptly and coordinate special disposal projects as required.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in related field (applicants should specify how their education relates to the position)
• 3+ years experience in customer service, data analytics, account/cash flow reconciliation
• Experience is retail or business operations is an asset (i.e. related to above experience)
• Proven customer service background
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint (or similar software)
• Strong troubleshooting skills for computers and electronic equipment
• Experience developing training materials, directly training staff or users on new systems/processes and giving feedback to correct issues as needed
• Experience directing or managing contractors
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of retail operations (POS troubleshooting, daily balancing, opening/closing procedures)

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients, and contractors

• Excellent customer service and communication with the general public (oral and written)

• Ability to direct and oversee contractors/consultants

• Highly organized; able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines

• Clear report writing; able to explain complex technical concepts simply

• Works independently or collaboratively with minimal supervision

This position falls under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900. The placement of the Customer Account System Administrator is at Pay Grade 8, which is $2,772.99 to $3,207.89/biweekly or $72,097.74 to $83,405.14/annually (2025). This position requires a Criminal Record Check and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License (must provide a clean Driver’s Abstract).

Applications must be submitted by 11:00pm PST, and include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience.

Due to a high volume of applicants, only those moving forward in the hiring process will be contacted. Thank you for considering the Thompson Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!

Salary Grade

$2,772.99 - $3,207.89 ( CUPE PG 8 (Bi-weekly) )

Payment Type

Bi-weekly

Closing Date

1/7/2026