Switchboard Receptionist

1 week ago


Chilliwack, Canada City of Chilliwack Full time

**Switchboard Receptionist**:
**(Casual)**
**2 Positions**
**Public Safety and Social Development Department**

**Overview**
The City of Chilliwack is home to more than 100,000 residents and offers a wide range of services to best serve the population. If you want to work for a supportive employer in a city with exceptional outdoor amenities minutes away, a bounty of farm-to-table options and a rich history, Chilliwack is the place for you.

As a rapidly growing municipality committed to quality service and a positive work environment, we are seeking talented professionals who want to make a difference in the community. The Public Safety and Social Development Department at the City of Chilliwack is seeking two dynamic individuals to fill the casual position of Switchboard Receptionist.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

The City of Chilliwack takes great pride in its focus on providing excellent service to its citizens and we are looking for a like-minded person to join our team. In this role as a casual Switchboard Receptionist, you will assist in the efficient operation of the Chilliwack RCMP Detachment through reliable performance in clerical and administrative duties. In addition to your excellent interpersonal skills, you are a highly motivated individual that is goal-oriented and can work efficiently with a varied workload. You are also a critical thinker with a demonstrated ability to problem solve.

If you have the following knowledge, skills and abilities we encourage you to apply.
- Must have a minimum of grade 11 education supplemented by courses in office practice and secretarial training;
- Able to operate a switchboard in an acceptable and recognized manner;
- Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment, including the CPIC machine;
- Able to operate radio equipment and perform dispatching duties in accordance with accepted procedures;
- Able to perform clerical, typing and receptionist duties with mínimal supervision;
- Able to type accurately and rapidly;
- Good knowledge of business English, switchboard duties and able to perform arithmetic calculations and computations;
- Able to be courteous, tactful and diplomatic in dealing with the public and be neat and presentable in appearance;
- Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff;
- Able to qualify for and maintain the required security clearance for the position. Failure on the part of the employee to satisfy this requirement will necessitate the removal of that employee from the position.

The hourly rate of pay in this position is $30.71 (2024 rate).

**How to Apply**:
**Job** **Title**: Switchboard Receptionist (Casual) 2 Positions
**Competition** **Number**: 2024-26
**Closing** **Date**:February 21, 2024 at 4:30pm**

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience : Experience an asset



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