Taxes & Utilities Clerk I

at  District of West Vancouver

(TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The West Vancouver Finance & Corporate Services Department has an immediate opening for a temporary, full-time Taxes & Utilities Clerk I.

Reporting to the Clerk IV, this position will be responsible for:

• Receiving cash and cheques in payment of such accounts as taxes, utilities, licenses and permits; making changes, as required;
• Receiving mail remittances, recording payments, and issuing receipts;
• Effectively and courteously providing information and assistance pertaining to departmental functions, such as taxes, utilities, penalty dates and interest rates, in response to telephone or in-person inquiries;
• Maintaining a high degree of accuracy in all tasks, checking payments for accuracy and completeness;
• Operating office equipment, computer hardware and software programs; and,
• Performing other related work as required.

The preferred candidate will possess: good written and oral knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic; sound knowledge of the basic principles of accounts receivable, tax calculations, interest and penalty rates; some knowledge of water rates and license fees, and the relevant regulations pertaining to these rates; strong knowledge of business office equipment and computer hardware & software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook); the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and organizations; and skill in performing numerical processes and performing clerical tasks.
The successful candidate will possess considerable experience in customer service, enjoy working directly with the public and is comfortable receiving and recording large sums of money in a Finance environment. Enrolment in or completion of recognized accounting courses and the ability to speak another language would be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department and on WestNet.
Position Status:
WVMEA (Union) – Temporary Full-Time
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
Rate of Pay:
$29.06 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

• Receiving cash and cheques in payment of such accounts as taxes, utilities, licenses and permits; making changes, as required;
• Receiving mail remittances, recording payments, and issuing receipts;
• Effectively and courteously providing information and assistance pertaining to departmental functions, such as taxes, utilities, penalty dates and interest rates, in response to telephone or in-person inquiries;
• Maintaining a high degree of accuracy in all tasks, checking payments for accuracy and completeness;
• Operating office equipment, computer hardware and software programs; and,
• Performing other related work as required