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Receptionist (Temporary, Part-Time)

@ The District of Sechelt

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Sechelt, British Columbia

$29.88–$34.52/hr2+ years experience
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Overview

The District of Sechelt is hiring a part-time temporary Receptionist to cover a maternity leave for about 18 months, starting mid-December 2026. The work covers the switchboard, front counter, payment collection and cash balancing, plus administrative support for several departments. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday, with more hours in spring during property tax season, at $29.88 to $34.52 per hour plus 9.8% in lieu of benefits.

Pay:

$29.88–$34.52 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate the switchboard and redirect incoming calls
  • Provide reception to the public and handle front counter inquiries
  • Receive and process financial transactions and collect payments
  • Complete daily cash balancing
  • Provide administrative support to multiple departments

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 plus basic accounting studies, or equivalent experience
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
  • Accurate numeracy and cash-handling skills
  • Excellent communication, tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize shifting workloads
  • Administrative Assistant certificate or 2 years of experience preferred

Tools & skills

Microsoft Office 365telephone switchboard

Benefits mentioned

Parental leave
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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week20
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required), College diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyBusiness administration, Accounting
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off

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The District of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver, Sechelt is accessible to the mainland of British Columbia via a 40 minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, and a 25 minute drive from Langdale along Highway 101, now known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. The municipality takes its name from the Coast Salish Shishalh people, who first settled the area thousands of years ago, and means "land between two waters"​. The original Village of Sechelt was incorporated on February 15, 1956. Sechelt later expanded its boundaries in 1986 with the inclusion of a number of adjacent unincorporated areas. The District of Sechelt, as it is known today, encompasses some 39.71 km² (15.33 sq mi) at the isthmus of the Sechelt Peninsula, between the southern tip of Sechelt Inlet (Porpoise Bay) and the Strait of Georgia that separates the provincial mainland from Vancouver Island). Sechelt is a seaside community that extends primarily along the coastline of the Sunshine Coast. It is bounded to the west and east by the unincorporated communities of Halfmoon Bay and Roberts Creek, respectively. As of the 2016 Canadian census its population was 10,216.

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  • 5797 Cowrie Street, PO Box 129, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0, CA
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The District of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver, Sechelt is accessible to the mainland of British Columbia via a 40 minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, and a 25 minute drive from Langdale along Highway 101, now known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. The municipality takes its name from the Coast Salish Shishalh people…

FieldValue
IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersSechelt, BC
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1986
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Job description


Nature of the Position

The District of Sechelt is seeking a Receptionist to temporarily fill a maternity leave vacancy on a part-time basis. Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Services, the Receptionist is responsible for operating the switchboard, providing reception to the public and providing administrative support for multiple departments.

General duties include receiving and redirecting incoming telephone calls, mail, front counter inquiries; receiving and processing financial transitions; collecting payments for property taxes, fees, licenses, etc.; and completing daily cash balancing.

Essential Competencies

Applicants must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) supplemented by basic accounting studies at a business school or college or be able to demonstrate an acceptable combination of training, education and experience.

Applicants must have a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools and be able to learn new software quickly. Other requirements include accurate numeracy and cash-handling skills; the ability to process financial transactions accurately and efficiently; demonstrate excellent communication skills while exhibiting tact and diplomacy; offer excellent customer service while working in a team-oriented environment; multi-task and prioritize a varying workload with shifting priorities; and have knowledge of general office procedures and practices.

Preferred Competencies

This position may perform relief duties at the Administrative Assistant level and it is preferred that applicants have completed an Administrative Assistant Certificate program at a business school or college (or equivalent training); a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing support in an Administrative Assistant capacity; or be able to demonstrate an acceptable combination of knowledge, skills and progressively responsible experience.

Knowledge of municipal government operations, purchasing, property tax, bylaws and business licensing is desirable.

Working Conditions

This is a part-time, temporary (18-month) backfill of a unionized position within the BCGEU, beginning mid-December 2026. The end date of this contract will be based on the return of the incumbent, expected to be June 2028. The hours of work will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday, with scheduled hours increasing in Spring during property tax season. The wage is set at Grid Level 4, $29.88 – $34.52 per hour plus 9.8% of the straight-time pay in lieu of scheduled vacations, paid holidays, health and welfare benefits and other paid leave. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of B.C

Applications

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online with their resume and cover letter at www.sechelt.ca/careers to the attention of Julia Wood, HR Advisor.

This competition will close at 4:30 PM on November 8, 2026



The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of B.C.

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