Career/job opportunities
Be part of creating a city of the future
We’re looking for creative, innovative individuals with a passion for serving the local community and making Kelowna a city of the future. We’re proud to offer a competitive compensation package including, career and professional development, paid comprehensive benefits and vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.
Our operations are diverse, requiring a variety of positions as well as different levels of skill and education. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible work environment where collaboration, understanding and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. In this way, we hire and celebrate our employees based on task capability, performance and demonstrated commitment to our core values.:
- We innovate to make things better
- We work as one team
- We serve proudly
- We lead responsibly
Use our online recruitment system to view current job opportunities or begin your application process. You will need to create an account, or login to an existing account, to apply for a position.
Current postings
Casual - Police Services
Dept: Police Facility Operations (BR114)
Posted Date: January 31, 2023
We are looking for a number of energetic and versatile individuals to provide work coverage for casual assignments within the City of Kelowna's Police Services/RCMP Detachment. This is an excellent opportunity for administrative professionals to gain experience supporting a wide range of Police Services initiatives and programs and to get your foot in the door! Casual positions may lead to permanent employment with the City of Kelowna.
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Police Services Quality Assurance Casual
Dept: Police Quality Assurance (BR113)
Posted Date: January 31, 2023
The Police Services Quality Assurance Casual position will provide support, stability, and consistency to the Quality Assurance teams. The position will be accountable for: the security, safekeeping, and disposition of property seized by or surrendered to the RCMP; the quality assurance of all investigational files as required by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS) and; the quality assurance of all Reports to Crown Counsel ensuring paperwork is processed in a timely manner for in-custody prisoners and to capture the disposition in the court file and on the accused person’s fingerprints and; Records Managements System oversight and maintenance.
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Equipment Operator V
Dept: Roadways Construction (BR188)
Posted Date: February 7, 2023
An Equipment Operator V operates and maintains heavy mobile equipment of a complex nature according to competency standards, safety practices and regulations. Performs manual work.
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Court Liaison Officer
Dept: Police Quality Assurance (BR113)
Posted Date: March 6, 2023
The Court Liaison Officer is the liaison between the RCMP, Provincial and Federal Crown Counsel, all stakeholders of the Criminal Justice System, Municipal Employees, Other Federal and Provincial Agencies and the general public. This position is accountable for the quality assurance of all Reports to Crown Counsel; ensuring paperwork is processed in a timely manner for in-custody prisoners and to capture the disposition in the court file and on the accused person’s fingerprints.
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Police Services Quality Assurance Support Coordinator
Dept: Police Quality Assurance (BR113)
Posted Date: March 6, 2023
The Police Services Quality Assurance Support Coordinator position will provide support, stability and consistency to the Exhibits, Court Liaison and Crime Reviewers teams to address high volumes of work. The position will be accountable for the security, safekeeping and disposition of property seized by or surrendered to the RCMP; the quality assurance of all investigational files as required by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS) and; the quality assurance of all submissions to BC Prosecution Services, the disposition of court files and processing fingerprints and; Records Managements System oversight and maintenance.
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Buyer
Dept: Purchasing (BR129-1)
Posted Date: March 8, 2023
Help procure the City of Kelowna’s future!
Join the City’s Purchasing team and provide leadership and direction in the acquiring of over $100 million annually in goods, services, and construction to help keep our City’s economy going!
A Buyer conducts the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and construction as required by the City along with the disposal of obsolete or surplus assets, as required.
Use your skills to provide superior customer service, effective negotiations, and outstanding technical knowledge. Your duties will include reviewing purchase requisitions, preparing and issuing complex tenders and RFP’s, conducting market research, and applying analysis and critical thinking as it pertains to procurement and the best outcomes for the City. As an integral part of our team, you will determine and influence procurement strategy, facilitate evaluations, recommend contract awards and resolve post-award contract issues.
A Buyer conducts the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and construction as required by the City along with the disposal of obsolete or surplus assets, as required.
Use your skills to provide superior customer service, effective negotiations, and outstanding technical knowledge. Your duties will include reviewing purchase requisitions, preparing and issuing complex tenders and RFP’s, conducting market research, and applying analysis and critical thinking as it pertains to procurement and the best outcomes for the City. As an integral part of our team, you will determine and influence procurement strategy, facilitate evaluations, recommend contract awards and resolve post-award contract issues.
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Accounting Assistant (Payroll)
Dept: Accounting Operations (BR127)
Posted Date: March 8, 2023
The City of Kelowna has an amazing opportunity for you!
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant for our Payroll team in Financial Services. Payroll is fun and rewarding when working with this team! One of the most important roles at the City, our Payroll team provides exceptional customer service and legislative compliance in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment. This position provides a great opportunity to expand your skills like collaboration, helping people, looking beyond the transaction and to develop your payroll knowledge.
Once here, you could also expand your knowledge in different areas: legal compliance, journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, project support and various other duties.
Our Accounting Assistant prepare, process and reconcile financial accounts, statements and records in support of financial reporting and accounting systems.
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant for our Payroll team in Financial Services. Payroll is fun and rewarding when working with this team! One of the most important roles at the City, our Payroll team provides exceptional customer service and legislative compliance in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment. This position provides a great opportunity to expand your skills like collaboration, helping people, looking beyond the transaction and to develop your payroll knowledge.
Once here, you could also expand your knowledge in different areas: legal compliance, journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, project support and various other duties.
Our Accounting Assistant prepare, process and reconcile financial accounts, statements and records in support of financial reporting and accounting systems.
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Equipment Operator II - Split Posting Parks/Roadways
Dept: Parks,Beaches and Sportsfields (BR172)
Posted Date: March 9, 2023
We are seeking experienced Equipment Operators that will work in Parks during summer months and Roadways during winter months. An Equipment Operator II operates, troubleshoots and maintains heavy mobile equipment according to competency standards, safety practices and regulations. This position will also perform general laboring duties and manual work as needed.
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Crime Review Officer
Dept: Police Quality Assurance (BR113)
Posted Date: March 14, 2023
The Crime Review Officer position provides a quality assurance audit of all police investigational files, along with identifying the accurate and detailed classification of file scoring as required by Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS). The authority, mandated by the Officer in Charge of Kelowna Regional Detachment, is to provide guidance, feedback and corrective direction as required ensuring the file integrity of police investigations.
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Police Information Technician
Dept: Police Investigative Services (BR291)
Posted Date: March 15, 2023
Manage our Cases!!
Join our dynamic Police Services team as a Police Information Technician and become a part of one of the busiest RCMP detachments in western Canada. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage the information in Major Case Management applications. This includes analysis and planning by providing guidance and expert advice on the use of major case management systems and time critical database extractions for disclosure as well as facilitate the collection, retrieval, sharing and analysis of investigative materials, and coordinates and directs other Police Services staff.
Join our dynamic Police Services team as a Police Information Technician and become a part of one of the busiest RCMP detachments in western Canada. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage the information in Major Case Management applications. This includes analysis and planning by providing guidance and expert advice on the use of major case management systems and time critical database extractions for disclosure as well as facilitate the collection, retrieval, sharing and analysis of investigative materials, and coordinates and directs other Police Services staff.
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Accounting Assistant
Dept: Accounting Operations (BR127)
Posted Date: March 15, 2023
It all adds up! The City of Kelowna has an opportunity for you! Join our Financial Services team and make a difference.
An Accounting Assistant prepares, processes and reconciles financial accounts, statements and records in support of financial reporting and accounting systems.
An Accounting Assistant can cover many different areas: accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue transactions (including property tax, utilities, parking, transit, etc.), journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, payroll, internal and external customer service (in-person, phone, email), project support and various other duties in Financial Services. The successful applicant will be flexible to handle a range of accounting activities and provide excellent customer service.
An Accounting Assistant prepares, processes and reconciles financial accounts, statements and records in support of financial reporting and accounting systems.
An Accounting Assistant can cover many different areas: accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue transactions (including property tax, utilities, parking, transit, etc.), journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, payroll, internal and external customer service (in-person, phone, email), project support and various other duties in Financial Services. The successful applicant will be flexible to handle a range of accounting activities and provide excellent customer service.
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Digital Transformation Analyst
Dept: Information Services (BR121)
Posted Date: March 15, 2023
Do you have a passion for improving processes with leading edge technology?
If the answer is yes, we are looking for you! Become an important part of our team as a Digital Transformation Analyst and help the City of Kelowna digitally transform into the city of the future!
If the answer is yes, we are looking for you! Become an important part of our team as a Digital Transformation Analyst and help the City of Kelowna digitally transform into the city of the future!
As a Digital Transformation Analyst, you will:
- Support the organization's digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on improving performance, efficiency, and quality through automation
- Identify and analyze opportunities for digital innovation and automation
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions to improve business processes and systems
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to measure the success of digital transformation initiatives
- Stay up to date on the latest digital technologies and trends, and recommend new solutions to automate processes
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HR Assistant (Term up to 14 months)
Dept: HR Services & EE Relations (BR141-1)
Posted Date: March 16, 2023
Have a positive attitude and enjoy people? Join our Human Resources team and be part of making the City the best place to work in the Okanagan!
We are seeking someone with a positive outlook, a can-do attitude and fantastic interpersonal and communication skills.
As an HR Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our HR Services team including: posting positions, setting up interviews, onboarding paperwork for employees, file management, and other HR services. This role provides reception for our HR office and provides guidance and information on a variety of HR processes and procedures. You will have the opportunity to contribute to improving HR processes and have a positive impact as the first point of contact for candidates and new employees!
We are seeking someone with a positive outlook, a can-do attitude and fantastic interpersonal and communication skills.
As an HR Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our HR Services team including: posting positions, setting up interviews, onboarding paperwork for employees, file management, and other HR services. This role provides reception for our HR office and provides guidance and information on a variety of HR processes and procedures. You will have the opportunity to contribute to improving HR processes and have a positive impact as the first point of contact for candidates and new employees!
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Integrated Transportation Department Manager
Dept: Infrastructure (BR220)
Posted Date: March 20, 2023
The Integrated Transportation Department Manager provides strategic leadership and manages an integrated multi-disciplinary transportation focused department, responsible for the delivery of multi-modal transportation planning, engineering and services in collaboration with other City divisions and regional partners.
