job opportunity

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization?  A team that prides itself on providing cost effective local government services for local residents?  Do you have the right attitude, qualifications, and superior people skills for the job?  If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply for a Co-op position in our Finance department!

The City of Langford Finance department has an opening for a 4-month work term starting in May 2025. The position will consist of specific assignments related to the collection of property taxes as well as a variety of routine and standard accounting functions. This is a great opportunity to receive practical experience in a municipal finance environment!

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Process property tax billing and collection
• Process in-person transactions, including for property tax, permits, and invoices
• Receive and respond to enquiries and requests for information, advice, and direction from external and internal clients, either in-person or by phone/email
• Prepare tax documents requested by homeowners, including tax notices, tax certificates, tax reminder letters, and receipts of payment
• Provide homeowners with information on Provincial programs as they relate to Municipal property taxes.
• Draft letters and other department correspondence as required

Qualifications for this position include:

• Currently working towards a post-secondary credential in Business Administration, Local Government Administration, or related field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with customers in a professional manner
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products, particularly word and Excel, electronic cash receipting systems, and experience working with financial database software (Microsoft Dynamics/Diamond and Papersave would be considered an asset).
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Able to process a variety of confidential materials with discretion and integrity
• Ability to interpret and comply with procedures and policies
• Strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of the functions, methods, rules, procedures, bylaws, regulations and policies pertaining to Municipal Government would be considered an asset

The salary is $25.00 per hour plus 13% in lieu of benefits, and hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail). Applications will be accepted until noon on March 27, 2025.  Please do not include our school transcripts in your applications, these are not considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.