Cashier & Clerk 2 (Revenue & Taxation)

Cashier & Clerk 2 (Revenue & Taxation)

Summer Positions
Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.
Our Finance division has a few exciting summer positions available from approximately mid-May to mid-August to assist the Revenue and Taxation department to provide tax, utility accounts and property related information.
As a Cashier-Clerk, you will perform cashier and clerical work involving receiving, recording, balancing and processing receipts for a variety of payments such as taxes, utilities, bylaw tickets, dog licences, fees, and related charges on accounts. You will respond to inquiries from the public (either in person or over the phone) which include tax and utility accounts, provincial tax assistance programs such as Home Owner Grants and Tax Deferments, and bylaw notices including ticket disputes. You will have ability to perform cashiering duties and maintain a high degree of accuracy in all tasks with minimal supervision.
As a Clerk 2, you will perform routine clerical assignments, provide information and assistance to the public on a variety of matters, deal with enquiries related to departmental operations, maintain records and files and perform high volumes of data processing.
The successful candidates will have:

• A good knowledge of computer systems, record keeping, filing, public contact and related functions and of the applicable departmental practices, rules and regulations.
• The ability to make decisions in accordance with the appropriate rules, policies and regulations, and to perform clerical tasks of high volume and some complexity under periodic work pressure.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to use a personal computer and related software applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.

Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by related commercial courses, plus sound related clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. In addition, to be considered for the Cashier position you will also have related experience in a bank or financial institution.
Details
Salary: The salary for the unionized Clerk 2 position starts at $27.30 per hour (2024 rates) and the unionized Cashier position starts at $29.48 per hour (2024 rates).
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week
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The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by February 20, 2024, to be considered for these positions.
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We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
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