What are the responsibilities and job description for the #26-11 - Community Services Clerk position at Town of Smithers?
Unionized Job Vacancy
POSITION TITLE: Community Services Clerk (Clerk II)
HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time, 35 hours per week, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
HOURLY RATE: $31.30 (2025)
About Smithers
Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a true northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.
Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Community Services Clerk provides administrative support to all divisions within the Community Services Department, including Recreation, Community Safety, Communications, Transportation, and Town Committees. For complete details of this position, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Qualifications
Education:
The Town of Smithers offers a competitive wage ($40.19/hr), comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, and 15 days of paid vacation for the first year worked.
Read The Full Job Description Here.
Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job descriptions.
Qualified candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #26-11, no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, to:
Human Resources
Confidential: Competition 26-11
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
POSITION TITLE: Community Services Clerk (Clerk II)
HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time, 35 hours per week, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
HOURLY RATE: $31.30 (2025)
About Smithers
Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a true northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.
Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Community Services Clerk provides administrative support to all divisions within the Community Services Department, including Recreation, Community Safety, Communications, Transportation, and Town Committees. For complete details of this position, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant discipline such as Local Government Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Office Administration, Communications, Records Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
- Minimum two years administrative support experience, one of which in Local Government (preferred).
- Experience taking and preparing accurate meeting minutes with a high degree of attention to detail.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
The Town of Smithers offers a competitive wage ($40.19/hr), comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, and 15 days of paid vacation for the first year worked.
Read The Full Job Description Here.
Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job descriptions.
Qualified candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #26-11, no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, to:
Human Resources
Confidential: Competition 26-11
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Salary : $31 - $40