The Planning Assistant Clerk provides exceptional internal clerical and graphic support to the various sections of the department. Responsibilities include creating documents using desktop publishing software, maintaining the departments web pages, maintaining department office and copy supplies, word processing, filing, data entry, accepting applications and other clerical duties, including providing customer service to the public at the counter and through phone and email enquiries.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.
Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented with up to one year of post-secondary courses in desktop publishing, graphic design applications or website design; and six months of office experience using desktop or website publishing programs. The ideal candidate excels in a high-volume customer service focused environment, is flexible and has a can-do attitude. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (4.5 hours per day; 22.5 hours per week). As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $33.51 and excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on April 29, quoting competition 25101.
