2026-ACT; Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby is seeking Auxiliary Clerical Team members to provide clerical and administrative support across departments such as Building, Finance, Corporate Services, IT, and more. Most assignments are full-time days with occasional part-time options depending on requirements.

You will cover leaves, support special projects, and help with additional workflow while growing knowledge of City operations. Ideal candidates have strong Microsoft Word/Excel skills, the ability to learn quickly,

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) preferred.
• Ability to learn tasks quickly and manage priorities.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support across City departments (Building, Finance, Corporate Services, IT, etc.).
• Assist with leaves coverage, special projects, and additional workflow.
• Support day-to-day operations within the Auxiliary Clerical Team.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Customer service

Teamwork

Task learning

Initiative

Job description

Want to start your career in municipal government? Looking for a job with excellent growth opportunities? Then apply for the exciting position of Auxiliary Clerical Team member!

You’ll have the unique opportunity to work in a variety of clerical and administrative assignments throughout various departments at the City, including Building, Finance, Corporate Services, IT and more! Most of our assignments are full-time days and hours although part-time opportunities are sometimes available as well (depending on operational requirements). You’ll be providing coverage for leaves, special projects, and/or assisting with additional workflow. Joining our Auxiliary Clerical Team will allow you to grow your knowledge and skills with City operations and gain unique municipal experience. Many have started in our Auxiliary Clerical Team and have gone on to expand their careers with other exciting opportunities throughout the City. The possibilities are endless!

Position Requirements:

Successful applicants will possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel
• Ability to learn tasks and computer systems quickly
• Takes initiative
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with SAP or another ERP system (not required, but is considered a strong asset)

If you’re ambitious with the ability to manage priorities in a professional and efficient manner, as well as adaptable and thrive in an environment where teamwork and collaboration are key,

Auxiliary Clerical Team members must be available to work between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Special short-term projects may also require weekend availability. Hourly pay starts at $29.25 + 12% in lieu of benefits.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.