Fire Department Technical Clerk

Fire Department Technical Clerk

About Lake Country
Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’

About the Opportunity
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Fire Department Technical Clerk based in Lake Country, BC.

Under the Direction of the Fire Chief or designate(s), the Fire Department Technical Clerk is responsible for providing clerical, technical administrative and research support and assistance to the management team and key staff. Additionally, Fire Department Technical Clerk will provide technical clerical support to fire department related occupational health and safety, recruitment and training, fire prevention and emergency management programs, and fixed operations.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Interpret and answer all public and internal inquiries with a focus on fire department related matters;
• Coordinate a range of functions related to special events and meetings, including scheduling, preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes;
• Under the direction of the Fire Chief or designate(s), and in consultation with the Finance Department, prepare accurate payroll for Paid-on-Call Firefighters and provide regular payroll reports;
• Under the direction of the Fire Chief or designate(s), and in consultation with the Finance Department, prepare accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable and provide regular budget reports;
• Under the direction of the Fire Chief or designate(s), and in consultation with the Corporate Services, manage fire department records and provide regular statistical reports.

More About You
To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in local government, or similar organization. Additionally, two years of education towards a diploma or degree in financial accounting, business administration, computer technology or related field is required, along with having a valid British Columbia Class 5 driver’s license.

As our ideal candidate, you have an exceptional ability to prioritize and manage timelines in a fast-paced work environment. You have excellent skills in de-escalating public interactions in a calm and empathetic manner.

in tactfully explaining or exchanging information and handling sensitive and highly confidential matters, with a keen attention to detail and organizational skills.
Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, exceptional communication skills, and fostering positive working relationships with staff.

About the Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary of $32.62 an hour per hour (2023 wage rate); increase as of April 1, 2024 to $33.43; A probation rate of 90% applies to the six-month probation period.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave;
• 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits;
• Professional and education development support;
• An attractive pension program;
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture; and
• Regular team bonding events such as service awards, employee recognitions, year-end staff lunch, and more.

For a detailed job description, and more information about Lake Country, please visit: lakecountry.bc.ca

Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00pm on April 1, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca .