Receptionist II (full-time term approximately 1 year)

Job No: CITYPR0738

Location: Powell River, BC

Closing Date: 26 May 2018 AEST

OPEN DATE:         Tuesday, May 15, 2018

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Friday, May 25, 2018

DEPARTMENT:     Parks, Recreation & Culture

DIVISION:           Recreation

SECTION:             Administration  

REPORTS TO:       Recreation Office Coordinator    

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JOB SUMMARY:

Provides customer service to Recreation Complex users by answering enquiries, performing transactions and processing registrations. Provides clerical support to administration staff 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides information to the general public
• Performs cash transactions and balances the cash at the end of the shift; prepares bank deposits
• Sells event tickets, transit passes and various retail items
• Processes admissions, ID cards, program registrations, and contracts
• Provides clerical support for program and administration staff including typing, data entry, filing, graphic layout, spreadsheet design and formatting
• Processes routine facility bookings
• Controls and monitors public access to facilities including sign-out and return of room keys
• Re-stocks office supplies and retail items and maintains inventory
• Attends crew safety talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• A.E.D Training
• World Host Certificate
• Typing speed of 55 wpm
• Knowledge of Recreation Complex operational policies including Emergency Procedures
• Accredited training (3 months) in computer software and operating systems relevant to administrative support
• Up to date knowledge of the City’s Recreation specific computer applications, administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 6 months experience as Receptionist I
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

 PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2018 pay rate of $24.26 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

 HOURS OF WORK:

Varied hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.