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The District of Kent is in beautiful Agassiz, B.C. which boasts a friendly community spirit with a diverse economy in agriculture, industrial development, and tourism. Hidden within the Upper Fraser Valley of British Columbia's southwest coastal region, the Harrison Lake, Fraser River, and Fraser Canyon are all a stones throw away from this fantastic community.

Current Job Openings (Competitions)

Job openings are posted on this page as they become available. We thank all candidates for their interest in joining our team and will contact selected applicants for an interview.

The District of Kent, located in the picturesque Eastern Fraser Valley, is offering an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Services Department for a Clerk Typist 2 – Committee & Records.


Under the supervision of the Executive Assistant, and the Director of Corporate Services, the Clerk Typist 2 will perform diversified clerical tasks entailing the exercise of considerable independent judgment and action.


Key duties associated with this role include:

  • Assisting with all aspects of Committee meetings including set-up, preparing agendas, resolutions, typing minutes and keeping track of information on spreadsheets, forms and action follow-up.
  • Attending Committee meetings and advising on procedural matters during such meetings and follows up on actions and decisions (where required).
  • Preparation of correspondence and notices.
  • Retrieval and return of records from storage.

 

This position coordinates and has overall responsibility for the District's paper records management system including the creation of new primary, secondary, and tertiary file numbers. This position also guides and assists staff with procedures relating to the paper records management system including retention periods and annual records destruction according to Local Government Management Association (LGMA) rules.

 

Pay and benefits for this bargaining unit position is in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. The current (2025) post-probationary wage rate for this position is $35.53 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package.

 

Submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on May 8, 2026:

Online Application

If you are having difficulty using the online application system, please check the FAQ below for more information or contact jobs@kentbc.ca.


Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety

District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0

Fax: 604-796-8516


The District would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check and provide a Driver's Licence Abstract.

 

Job description

If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment or interview process, please contact us via email at info@kentbc.ca or phone 604-796-2235.

Why work here:

We offer a number of benefits to eligible employees:

  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Municipal Pension Plan (one of the top pensions in BC)
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Career growth including training and professional development opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Commencing January 2025, the District has moved to an online application system that is simple and easy to use! This is our preferred method to receive all applications. If you are having difficulty using the online application system, please contact jobs@kentbc.ca, or visit us at Municipal Hall to submit your application in person.

We are unable to accept applications after a competition closes. We recommend interested candidates subscribe to this page to receive notifications when new job openings become available.

Yes, if a job competition you have applied for is reposted at a later date you must submit your application again to be considered.

Yes, as part of the District's recruitment process, various positions require a satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) as a condition of employment.

Yes, you must apply to each job posting as they are assessed and reviewed separately.

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