Auxiliary Relief Clerk (2025-31)

City of Mission; Mission; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking an experienced Auxiliary Relief Clerk in Mission, BC. The role involves providing casual administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, and record maintenance. Candidates should have administrative training and at least two years of office experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential. Flexible hours are expected, with pay starting at $29.54 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a demanding, multi-tasking office.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient in electronic document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support.
• Maintain calendars using Microsoft Outlook.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Typing (60 wpm)

Education

Recognized training in administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Auxiliary Relief Clerk (2025-31)

8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC V2V 0H8

Division: Corporate Administration
Rate of Pay: 29.54
Department: Corporate Administration
Location: City Hall
Position Name: Relief Clerk
Internal or External: External

Position Title: Auxiliary Relief Clerk

Vacancy Status: Auxiliary

Company Description

Mission is located on the unceded, ancestral, and shared territory of the Stó:lō Peoples, specifically on Leq’á:mel, Semá:th, Máthexwi, Kwantlen, Sq’éwlets, and Katzie traditional territories in the lower mainland of BC. Nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley, Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents, 20 kilometers north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small-town flavor.

Job Description

The City of Mission is seeking experienced, self-motivated individuals to provide relief administrative /clerical coverage on a casual, on-call basis. Auxiliary relief pool employees will cover for illness or vacation of permanent City employees and will assist with special projects and assignments in a variety of settings and departments.

Responsibilities vary significantly based on assignment and may include:

• Providing a broad range of administrative and clerical support including drafting and processing correspondence, conducting basic research and data entry;
• Scheduling and maintaining calendars using Microsoft Outlook;
• Providing a variety of information to internal and external contacts via email, over the phone, and in person;
• Preparing and maintaining various manual and computer based records, reports, purchase orders, invoices, receipts, forms and files;
• Creating, editing and formatting documents;
• Operating office equipment and computer hardware and software programs; and
• Other duties as required by the specific assignment.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you will have recognized training in administrative skills along with a minimum of two years’ experience working in a demanding, multi-tasking office. You will have excellent organizational skills; the ability to problem-solve; work independently and you will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also be a proficient user of a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), electronic document management systems, and have the ability to accurately type a minimum of 60 wpm. Selected candidates will undergo testing.

Additional Information

This position requires the flexibility to work with minimal notice and the flexibility to undertake assignments of varying durations depending on operational need. The wage rate will start at $29.54 per hour plus 4.4% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work will vary based on the relief assignment.

Closing Date: November 30, 2025

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