Receptionist (part-time) – Closes Tuesday, August 4, 2026
About the role
Receptionist (part-time)
Job No: CITYPR1240
Location: Powell River, BC
Closing Date: 4 Aug 2026 PDT
OPEN DATE: July 24, 2026
CLOSING DATE: 4 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Culture
DIVISION: Recreation
SECTION: Administration
REPORTS TO: Head Receptionist
About The Organization
Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.
Job Summary
The Receptionist provides front-line customer service to Recreation Complex users by responding to enquiries, processing transactions and supporting registration services. The incumbent provides clerical and administrative support to the Recreation Division and administration staff and maintains accurate records. The incumbent works collaboratively with staff to meet departmental administrative needs and support safe, respectful and inclusive delivery of service at the Recreation Complex.
Required Qualifications
Education and Training
High School (Grade 12). WHMIS Certificate. Intermediate First Aid Certification and AED Training. Minimum of three (3) months of accredited training in computer software and operating systems relevant to administrative support. Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute.
Experience: Six (6) months of related customer service experience such as cashiering, clerical or recreation administration experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Demonstrated ability to use standard office software, recreation-specific computer applications, administrative systems and office technology to complete routine administrative tasks accurately. Working knowledge of Recreation Complex operational policies and emergency procedures. Skill in communicating clearly, respectfully and professionally with the public, staff and facility users to support efficient front counter service and productive working relationships. Ability to apply sound judgment when handling routine enquiries, processing transactions and recognizing when referral or escalation is required. Ability to maintain accurate records related to registrations, admissions, contracts, bookings, inventory and first aid documentation. Skill in processing cash, balancing transactions and preparing bank deposits with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work within, and contribute to, a high-functioning team environment. Ability to organize work, manage competing requests and complete tasks accurately during busy service periods. Working knowledge of safe work procedures and ability to report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions promptly. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive customer, staff and incident information with discretion. Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.
Pay Rate
This is a union position with the current pay rate of $31.49 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.
Hours Of Work
Varied schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Please note: This position is to provide extra capacity and to cover for absences such as sick and vacation relief. It requires availability for both short-notice and pre-scheduled work.
Full Job Description Here
How To Apply
If You Are Interested In This Position
Complete the questions contained in the application below. NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date. After completing the questions, click "Next". Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.
The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.
Apply Now
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About City of Powell River
Powell River is a modern and vibrant small-sized Canadian city. We're a diverse community of first peoples, born-and-bred locals and new arrivals from near and far who love Powell River for the lifestyle, affordability, progressive education, world-renowned international festivals, events and sports, haven for entrepreneurship, booming residential development sector, investment in light industry and creative economies, and our unparalleled outdoor playground.
Where we live is Coastal by Nature in the spectacular setting of the British Columbia Northern Sunshine Coast on the traditional lands of the Tla'amin Nation and the centre of the qathet Regional District.
Powell River people share a common purpose and great pride in our City. We are a welcoming community, working together in fellowship, sharing mutual attitudes, values, beliefs, and goals in making Powell River healthy and thriving through services and leadership for our coastal community and future generations in an innovative, effective and responsible manner.
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Receptionist (part-time) – Closes Tuesday, August 4, 2026
About the role
Receptionist (part-time)
Job No: CITYPR1240
Location: Powell River, BC
Closing Date: 4 Aug 2026 PDT
OPEN DATE: July 24, 2026
CLOSING DATE: 4 pm Tuesday, August 4, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Culture
DIVISION: Recreation
SECTION: Administration
REPORTS TO: Head Receptionist
About The Organization
Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.
Job Summary
The Receptionist provides front-line customer service to Recreation Complex users by responding to enquiries, processing transactions and supporting registration services. The incumbent provides clerical and administrative support to the Recreation Division and administration staff and maintains accurate records. The incumbent works collaboratively with staff to meet departmental administrative needs and support safe, respectful and inclusive delivery of service at the Recreation Complex.
Required Qualifications
Education and Training
High School (Grade 12). WHMIS Certificate. Intermediate First Aid Certification and AED Training. Minimum of three (3) months of accredited training in computer software and operating systems relevant to administrative support. Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute.
Experience: Six (6) months of related customer service experience such as cashiering, clerical or recreation administration experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Demonstrated ability to use standard office software, recreation-specific computer applications, administrative systems and office technology to complete routine administrative tasks accurately. Working knowledge of Recreation Complex operational policies and emergency procedures. Skill in communicating clearly, respectfully and professionally with the public, staff and facility users to support efficient front counter service and productive working relationships. Ability to apply sound judgment when handling routine enquiries, processing transactions and recognizing when referral or escalation is required. Ability to maintain accurate records related to registrations, admissions, contracts, bookings, inventory and first aid documentation. Skill in processing cash, balancing transactions and preparing bank deposits with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work within, and contribute to, a high-functioning team environment. Ability to organize work, manage competing requests and complete tasks accurately during busy service periods. Working knowledge of safe work procedures and ability to report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions promptly. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive customer, staff and incident information with discretion. Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.
Pay Rate
This is a union position with the current pay rate of $31.49 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.
Hours Of Work
Varied schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Please note: This position is to provide extra capacity and to cover for absences such as sick and vacation relief. It requires availability for both short-notice and pre-scheduled work.
Full Job Description Here
How To Apply
If You Are Interested In This Position
Complete the questions contained in the application below. NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date. After completing the questions, click "Next". Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.
The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.
Apply Now
Personal Details * Required field
Title* Mr Mrs Ms Miss Dr Other
First name* Last name* E-mail* Mobile* Digits only or add + for international numbers Street* Street Cont.
City, Town or Suburb*
Postcode or Zipcode* CountryPlease choose... AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA ALGERIA AMERICAN SAMOA ANDORRA ANGOLA ANGUILLA ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ARGENTINA ARMENIA ARUBA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELARUS BELGIUM BELIZE BENIN BERMUDA BHUTAN BOLIVIA BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA BOTSWANA BRAZIL BRUNEI DARUSSALAM BULGARIA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMBODIA CAMEROON CANADA CAPE VERDE CAYMAN ISLANDS CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CHAD CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COMOROS CONGO CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE COOK ISLANDS COSTA RICA COTE D'IVOIRE CROATIA CUBA CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK DJIBOUTI DOMINICA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ECUADOR EGYPT EL SALVADOR EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ESTONIA ETHIOPIA FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) FAROE ISLANDS FIJI FINLAND FRANCE FRENCH GUIANA FRENCH POLYNESIA GABON GAMBIA GEORGIA GERMANY GHANA GIBRALTAR GREECE GREENLAND GRENADA GUADELOUPE GUAM GUATEMALA GUINEA GUINEA-BISSAU GUYANA HAITI HOLY SEE (VATICAN CITY STATE) HONDURAS HONG KONG HONG KONG SAR, CHINA HUNGARY ICELAND INDIA INDONESIA IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAQ IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAMAICA JAPAN JORDAN KAZAKHSTAN KENYA KIRIBATI KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA, REPUBLIC OF KUWAIT KYRGYZSTAN LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC LATVIA LEBANON LESOTHO LIBERIA LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA LIECHTENSTEIN LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MACAO MACAU SAR, CHINA MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR MALAWI MALAYSIA MALDIVES MALI MALTA MARSHALL ISLANDS MARTINIQUE MAURITANIA MAURITIUS MEXICO MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF MONACO MONGOLIA MONTSERRAT MOROCCO MOZAMBIQUE MYANMAR NAMIBIA NAURU NEPAL NETHERLANDS NETHERLANDS ANTILLES NEW CALEDONIA NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NIGER NIGERIA NIUE NORFOLK ISLAND NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS NORWAY OMAN PAKISTAN PALAU PANAMA PAPUA NEW GUINEA PARAGUAY PERU PHILIPPINES PITCAIRN POLAND PORTUGAL PUERTO RICO QATAR REUNION ROMANIA RUSSIAN FEDERATION RWANDA SAINT HELENA SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS SAINT LUCIA SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES SAMOA SAN MARINO SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE SAUDI ARABIA SENEGAL SEYCHELLES SIERRA LEONE SINGAPORE SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SOLOMON ISLANDS SOMALIA SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SRI LANKA SUDAN SURINAME SVALBARD AND JAN MAYEN SWAZILAND SWEDEN SWITZERLAND SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA TAJIKISTAN TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF THAILAND TOGO TOKELAU TONGA TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TUNISIA TURKEY TURKMENISTAN TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TUVALU UGANDA UKRAINE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES URUGUAY UZBEKISTAN VANUATU VENEZUELA VIET NAM VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S. WALLIS AND FUTUNA WESTERN SAHARA YEMEN ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL OTHER Unknown State, Region or Province Please choose... LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)
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Are you eligible to work in Canada?*
Yes No Are you a current employee of the City of Powell River?* Exempt Staff Paid on-call (Auxiliary) Firefighter IAFF Full Time CUPE Part Time CUPE Full Time Not already an employee If you are currently employed by the City of Powell River as a CUPE Local 798 member, please indicate your CORRECT CUPE seniority date in the format dd/mm/yyyy Grade 12 Diploma (Please attach a copy of the diploma or certification)* Yes No Intermediate First Aid Certification and AED Training (please attach a copy)* Yes No Minimum of three (3) months of accredited training in computer software and operating systems relevant to administrative support* Yes No Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute* Yes No Six (6) months of related customer service experience such as cashiering, clerical or recreation administration experience* Yes No Your IP address (3.172.105.74) has been logged. 456 Hits.
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About City of Powell River
Powell River is a modern and vibrant small-sized Canadian city. We're a diverse community of first peoples, born-and-bred locals and new arrivals from near and far who love Powell River for the lifestyle, affordability, progressive education, world-renowned international festivals, events and sports, haven for entrepreneurship, booming residential development sector, investment in light industry and creative economies, and our unparalleled outdoor playground.
Where we live is Coastal by Nature in the spectacular setting of the British Columbia Northern Sunshine Coast on the traditional lands of the Tla'amin Nation and the centre of the qathet Regional District.
Powell River people share a common purpose and great pride in our City. We are a welcoming community, working together in fellowship, sharing mutual attitudes, values, beliefs, and goals in making Powell River healthy and thriving through services and leadership for our coastal community and future generations in an innovative, effective and responsible manner.