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 exceptional customer service 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 2026. In this public-facing position, you will provide a variety of first line support to residents in person, over the phone, and via email. This role will also consist of specific assignments with a focus on property tax collection, along with 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 in-person transactions, including property tax payment, 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 $25.58 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. The expected start date for this position is early May.

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). Please do not include your school transcripts in your applications, these are not considered.

Our review of applications will begin on April 1, 2026, and candidates selected for an interview will be contacted following the initial review process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you are encouraged to apply early for full consideration. Applications will be accepted until noon on April 8, 2026. 

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