Job Description

"Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea"

District of Sooke

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General Support Clerk

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(3 positions)

1 Full Time Permanent, 1 One Year Temporary, 1 Auxiliary (as and when)

A small town with a big heart - filled with smiling faces.



Sooke is a welcoming and vibrant community that embraces its natural beauty, including stunning parks, trails, waterways, and oceanfront. We proudly honour the traditional lands of the T'Sou-ke and Sc'ianew (Cheanuh) First Nations, located within the Coast Salish Territory.



Characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, Sooke is a year-round haven for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, and more.



Our team welcomes those who share our values of

accountability, compassion, leading by example, respect, and

service excellence to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The District of Sooke is seeking a dedicated

General Support Clerk

to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Financial Services, the General Support Clerk provides clerical and administrative support to the assigned department and as needed, to other departments across the organization.

This role plays an essential part in day-to-day operations, including but not limited to:

Reception and front counter coverage Filing and records management Preparing, recording, and distributing mailouts Cash receipting, and cash management Administrative duties such as scheduling, and recording secretariat duties Supply orders Data entry and database maintenance Key qualifications: Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent, supplemented by post-secondary coursework in office or business administration (or equivalent). Minimum of two (2) years of related experience, preferably in a local government setting. Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and coworkers. Proven ability to multitask and remain focused in a busy, interrupt-driven environment. Ability to pass a satisfactory Police Information Check. A combination of education and experience may be considered.




This is a

CUPE Local 374

position. The

2025 wage rate is $35.05 per hour

, plus a comprehensive benefits package.




To view the full job description and to

apply online

, please visit the career page of our website at

www.sooke.ca/employment

.

Application Deadline is 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to progress will be contacted.




Education : Other trades certificate or diploma


Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years