Unionized Job Vacancy
POSITION TITLE: Clerk I - Casual
HOURS OF WORK: Casual
HOURLY RATE: $29.71 (2025)
Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.
Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities. Smithers is a true northern gem.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the appropriate department supervisor, the Casual Clerk performs clerical administrative functions in various departments including Town Hall reception, Corporate Services, Development Services, Operations, Community Services, Finance, the Fire Hall, and the Smithers Regional Airport. This is a casual position working hours on an as needed basis predominately covering vacation and sick leave.
Qualifications include:
- Highschool graduation;
- 2 years of experience in reception with clerical, cash receivables and administrative skills;
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
PERKS AND BENEFITS:
The Town of Smithers offers a competitive wage ($29.71/hr) and 12% in lieu of benefits for casual staff.
For complete details of this position, please review the full Job Description.
Qualified candidates may forward their application package, including cover letter, resume and three professional references, quoting Competition #26-02 no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, to:
Human Resources
Competition #26-02
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Or: careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.