E M P LO Y M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y

T YPIC AL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Repor ting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the position assists in ensuring the financial solvenc y of the corporation by implementing systems, collec ting utilit y fees, ensuring accurate payments on accounts, and providing exceptional customer ser vice

Under the general super vision of the Direc tor of Finance, the Utilit y Clerk coordinates and maintains effec tive re cords and systems to suppor t the issuance of utilities invoices, collec tions, and the issuance of receipts in accordance with the Distric t’s bylaws and procedures The Utilities Clerk also prepares repor ts and remittances associated with the above, assists with annual audit requirements, and assists with front counter inquiries and provides general clerical suppor t to other depar tments

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Ensure accurac y of invoices, receipts, and adjustments

• Apply monthly penalties (when required)

• Ensure collec tion of all outstanding utilit y invoices

• Ensure coordination and accurac y of water meter readings

• Use and maintain applicable software program to remotely read water meters

• Update ownership and/or address information

• Provide utilit y billing information to customers

• Maintain direc t debit list for payment of utilities

• Ensure work orders are submitted to Public Works & Operations staff for utility accounts

• Follow up on all work orders with Public Works & Operations staff

• Create utilit y billing adjustments when required, for approval by the Super visor

• Prepare daily bank deposits

• Process accounts receivable for business licenses

• Ser ve as point of contac t for accounts receivable for utilities inquiries

• Maintain building permit, business license, and cemeter y records for the Distric t using VADIM software

• Provide back-up suppor t to other office f unc tions as required

• Per form other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1 Working knowledge of Local Government legislation and regulations (BC) and knowledge of Employment Standards Ac t and relevant human rights regulations

2 Able to exercise sound judgement in the interpretation and application of related regulations, policies, and procedures (federal, provincial, and local)

3 Excellent interpersonal skills and team focused

4 Demonst rated abilit y to handle a complex and varied workload, and able to work under tight deadlines

5 Abilit y to complete tasks accurately and quickly with minimal super vision

6 Demonstrated abilit y to provide superior customer ser vice

LICENCES, CERTIFIC ATES AND REGISTRATIONS:

1 Three years of recent experience in a similar position would be preferred

2. Experience working in a Local Government setting would be an asset.

3 Excellent working knowledge of current Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Q ualific ations and Desirable Skills

1. Experience with Utilit y Billing systems

2 2-year diploma/cer tificate from a recognized College or Institution with an emphasis on Local Government Administration OR a Local Government Ser vice Deliver y Cer tificate

3. Experience with VADIM software

4 Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) would be considered an asset

This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit. The curre nt wage ra te for this position falls within the range of $32.05 - $32.97 per hour plus benefits as detailed in the Collec tive Agreement. The U tilit y Clerk position is expec ted to work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

A job description for this position is available but is currently under review. Persons interested in applying for this position are invited to submit their resumes by 2:00 pm on Friday, June 9th, 2023 to:

Distric t of Invermere

Attn: Kindr y Luyendyk, Corporate Officer Box 339, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

Email: corporateser vices@invermere.net

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an inter view will be contac ted