The District of Saanich’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking a dedicated team player to support our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, Healthy Community. You will join a division where service excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity shape everything we do.
The Parks Division is looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Parks Clerk to provide administrative and clerical support across a wide range of operational activities. Working in a dynamic environment, the Parks Clerk plays an important role supporting staff, responding to public inquiries, coordinating documentation and correspondence, and assisting with permit, bylaw, and database processes. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy administrative setting and enjoys supporting programs and services that directly impact the community.
As a Parks Clerk, you will perform a variety of administrative tasks, including preparing correspondence, reports, forms, and memos; processing office records, invoices, and statistical information; entering payroll; organizing departmental mail; responding to public inquiries; creating park permits and supporting bylaw workflows such as Tree Protection Bylaw inquiries and service requests. The role also includes receiving and processing payments, preparing deposits, and using computerized databases to log, track, and respond to Parks-related requests and concerns.
Requirements include Grade 12 plus additional courses of up to one year in office administration, along with one year of office experience that includes interacting with the public and using word processing and spreadsheet software. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced administrative environment.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (40 hours per week). As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $35.35 per hour plus an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on December 24, 2025 quoting competition 25311.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value the 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.
