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The City of Kamloops acknowledges that we are located on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land that houses our community.

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody, everyday. We are committed to values of equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment and service to the community. To fulfill our mission, Making Kamloops Shine, we seek individuals who embrace our values, reflect the diversity of our community, and are committed to working collaboratively. We believe our organization and our community benefit from diversity of ideas, thoughts, and perspectives and we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups.

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Living in Kamloops

Kamloops is famous for its hospitality and community spirit, and is a leader in hosting major events. We are proud to be known as Canada's Tournament Capital. Kamloops has a population of 97,000 people, and offers all of the amenities of a larger centre while maintaining the friendly atmosphere of a small town. Kamloops experiences over 2,000 hours of sunshine and only 22 cm of rain a year.

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Working at the city of kamloops.

The City serves our residents through a wide variety of municipal services including:

• street maintenance
• protective services
• financial services
• social development
• recreation, and many others.

View the videos at the bottom for a broader picture of city work.

Our efforts at the City support Council’s Strategic Plan which maps out the organization’s commitment towards safety and security, governance and service excellence, livability and sustainability, economic health, and advocacy.

The Corporate Strategic Plan sets out our values and establishes building blocks to guide our direction as an organization. This plan is based on our mission: Making Kamloops Shine .

A healthy, safe workplace that fosters engagement, development and contribution by all City staff, so that the City can provide the community with excellent value for tax dollars spent.

Join our team of over 900 passionate staff members working towards Making Kamloops Shine!

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Community and Protective Services

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Development, Engineering, and Sustainability

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Frequently asked questions, do i have to apply online.

Yes, we only accept applications online. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department by emailing [email protected] .

Do I submit a police records check or employment references?

The City of Kamloops is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy community and to the prevention of violence against children.

Our application consists of several steps and you will not need to submit a completed police records check form or references with your initial application. It is important to note that offers of employment will only be made after employment references and police records check are complete. We will ask your permission prior to initiating either of these steps in the recruitment process.

Do you accept late applications for job postings?

We do accept applications after the competition has closed; however, your application will be marked late and will not be considered until all other applicants have been reviewed first.

Do you do any testing of job applicants?

You will be informed, in advance, of any testing that we might ask you to participate in. For specific positions, such as lifeguard or firefighter, we may do skill or job-related testing. We may also do computer software testing or psychological testing.

How can I be notified about new job postings?

Please visit our Career Opportunities website to set up a profile and view/apply for vacant positions. Once you create your profile, you can also sign up for ‘job search agents’ which will send you email notifications whenever a job in your area of expertise arises!

How do I apply for available positions?

All positions with the City of Kamloops are filled through a job posting process. Visit our Career Opportunities website to set up a profile and view/apply for vacant positions. All applications must be submitted prior to the closing date of the competition.

The City of Kamloops is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are filled through open competitions where the selection is based on job-related skills, training, experience, suitability; and where appropriate, seniority. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada can be considered for employment.

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by emailing [email protected]

How do I apply for firefighter positions?

Career opportunities with Kamloops Fire Rescue are posted in our Career Opportunities website . A recruiting process is conducted prior to any hiring with Kamloops Fire Rescue. For more information on Firefighter careers please visit the Kamloops Fire Rescue Service Recruitment page .

How do I know if I have been short-listed?

If you have been short-listed for an interview, we will contact you. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we do not send acknowledgement letters to all job applicants.

How long will the hiring process take?

It can take up to six (6) weeks to fill a job posting, depending on the complexity of the position. We thank you, in advance, for your patience!

How often do the postings change?

Job postings are updated as vacant positions become available.

If selected for an interview, when will I be contacted?

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We endeavour to contact applicants to be interviewed within three (3) weeks of the competition closing date. We appreciate your patience throughout the recruitment process and ask that you refrain from calling our office unless we ask you to.

What should I submit with my application?

Our online Career Opportunities website  allows you to upload documents that reflect relevant qualifications pertaining to the position you're applying for. Some examples are:

• Post-secondary certificates, diplomas or degrees
• Transcripts
• Trade Qualification Certificates
• Current driver's abstract

Note: Applicants for lifeguard and firefighter positions must submit copies of all required certifications listed in the competition in order to be considered.

What types of positions are posted?

We post management and unionized positions. We also post a variety of other position types, including: seasonal, temporary, part-time, on-call, or full-time work. The posting will clearly state the type of position.

We also post term contract positions here directly on our Career Opportunities web page. 

What will my job interview be like?

We conduct panel interviews which include the departmental supervisor, a human resources representative, and sometimes other participants. We ask a variety of knowledge, situational, and behavioural-based interview questions. Interviews are typically 30 minutes to one hour in length, depending on the complexity of the position.

Where do you advertise jobs?

All employment opportunities with the City of Kamloops are available online, in our Career Opportunities website .

We may also advertise on Municipal Info and other industry-specific job boards.

Be sure to check out our social media pages to keep up-to-date on all of our career opportunities!

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Press Release: Tourism Kamloops Board Announces Organization’s New Leader

Monica Dickinson has been named the successful candidate in the Board’s search for a new CEO. After a thorough process, she has been chosen to lead Tourism Kamloops through its next chapter.

For Immediate Release 

March 7, 2022, Kamloops, British Columbia – The Tourism Kamloops Board of Directors has named the organization’s new CEO. The Board is very confident in this decision and looks forward to Monica leading Tourism Kamloops – especially during a chapter focused on tourism recovery and building our destination back up to the visitor numbers we experienced pre-pandemic.

“Tourism Kamloops is about to enter a period of growth. We know there is pent-up demand for travel and as travel restrictions continue to lessen, we know we need a strong leader to navigate this new era,” explains Board Chair, Percy Amaria. “We are excited to work alongside Monica in her new role as CEO and are confident in her ability to bring stakeholders, staff, and our tourism community together to thrive for the foreseeable future.”

The Board undertook a national search after the announcement of Beverley DeSantis’ retirement. The applications were highly competitive, and the evolution process was rigorous. The Board remained impressed with Monica at each decision point, and they are thrilled she accepted the offer.

“It is rare you find a candidate who has been invested in your mission since the beginning of their career,” says Amaria. “Monica’s passion for tourism is multifaceted. She understands the needs of Tourism Kamloops’ stakeholders as well as the expectations of our city’s visitors through her personal, educational, and professional endeavours. Monica personifies the values and qualities of Tourism Kamloops – not because of her work experience with the organization but because of her dedication and experience as an individual.”

“I am deeply committed to making a difference in Kamloops. I am fiercely passionate about the work I do, who I do it with, and how it gets done. My expertise and desire to deliver remarkable, innovative, and data-driven strategies fuels my drive for collaborative and continuous excellence,” says Dickinson.

Monica’s tourism experience runs deep within Kamloops and the Thompson Okanagan. Her education in tourism was based in Kamloops, initially focused on hotel and resort management leading to graduation from Thompson Rivers University’s Tourism Management program. During her studies, she was a lead tourism ambassador for Kamloops. She then went on to play key roles in media relations, sales, and community tourism development for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.

In 2007 she officially joined the Tourism Kamloops team undertaking foundational roles in the organization for the last 15 years. Notably in the last six years, during her time as Director, Industry Relations and Communications, she was responsible for incredible organizational success including:

• Leading all corporate communications and stakeholder relations tactics – including building rich relationships within the community, the region, and our province
• Working collaboratively with industry partners across all sectors to leverage marketing, sales, and destination development tactics to realize year-over-year tourism revenue growth of six percent annually before travel restrictions were mandated – with results exceeding provincial averages
• Driving destination golf revenues from $40K to nearly $1M in four years to become a leading BC golf destination through her leadership with the Golf Kamloops marketing initiative 
• Developing and delivering community and resident advocacy initiatives to build local ambassadorship, demonstrate industry economic value, and rally municipal, regional and provincial government support for tourism
• Supporting three successful renewals of the Municipal Regional District Tax (MRDT)
• Leading the development and execution of YKAStrong collaborative tactics in partnership with 10 Kamloops-based business organizations (including Indigenous partners at Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc) and on behalf of the Mayor’s Task Force for Economic Recovery
• Building organization key performance indicators and ensuring Tourism Kamloops is data-driven

“I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and am honoured to continue my work with the Tourism Kamloops team. As a passionate champion for this city and our industry, I am ready to put the work in on behalf of our very important tourism community,” says Dickinson.

Monica Dickinson will officially take on the leadership role March 15, 2022.

About Tourism Kamloops

Tourism Kamloops leads strategic destination marketing, partners, and collaborates with stakeholders, and supports development to promote Kamloops as a distinct and desirable tourism destination. Their goal is to increase tourism revenues through the delivery of innovative, results-based marketing strategies.

Learn more about Tourism Kamloops: https://www.tourismkamloops.com/

Media Contact:

Christina Pilarski, Tourism Kamloops Board of Directors Liaison CIPR Communications P: 403-836-8249 E: [email protected]

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Tourism Kamloops hosting annual job fair on TRU campus

Tourism Kamloops will be holding its third annual career fair Tuesday for businesses and job seekers in the tourism and hospitality industries. According to Tourism Kamloops, the event is an opportunity for potential employees to explore opportunities in the industry and for businesses to meet inter...

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