Committee Clerk

One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.
**Committee Clerk**:
This temporary full-time (to approximately December 2024) position involves specialized clerical work, providing a variety of administrative support services in the City Clerk’s Office. The incumbent will act as a Committee Clerk to Council, various committees, boards, commissions and public forums, coordinate meeting arrangements, prepare agenda and supporting material, ensure legal requirements such as advertising, time frames and appropriate notifications have been met; takes, edits, transcribes and distributes minutes, advises on procedural rules during such meetings, and follows-up on actions and decisions of committees as appropriate; maintains a variety of departmental files, records and documents.

The successful applicant will exercise tact, diplomacy and considerable independence of judgment and action within established guidelines, and review more complex problems and matters of policy with a supervisor. This position is required to work a flexible Monday - Friday 35 hour work week, which includes some evening work.

**Desirable Training and Experience**:
Completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by post-secondary education in a related field plus considerable related experience in municipal procedures; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of local government functions and objectives of various municipal committees served and of procedural rules used in meetings of such authorities. Computer operating skill including Microsoft Word at an advanced level and Excel and PowerPoint at an intermediate level. A minimum 55 words per minute typing speed is preferred.

**Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a typing and minute taking test.**

A valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s Licence is required.

The City of Delta’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy has been suspended, however, we reserve the right to reinstate it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our community, and our Communicable Disease Plan and related protocols remain in place.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : Experience an asset