Casual Clerk Typist - Police Services

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Kelowna is seeking versatile individuals for casual administrative support roles within its Police Services. Candidates must have clerical experience, typing proficiency, and be available for flexible shifts. Opportunities may lead to permanent positions. The role offers a pay rate of $25.91 per hour along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Pay rate of $25.91 per hour

14% in lieu of vacation

Benefits and statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Flexible to handle varied hours and a wide range of clerical activities.
• Typing proficiency required is a minimum of 45 WPM.
• Experience is preferred in reception, data entry, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide work coverage for casual assignments within the Police Services.
• Support a wide range of Police Services initiatives and programs.
• Maintain a flexible schedule for various shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Office/Clerical experience

Multi-tasking skills

Typing proficiency (45 WPM)

Computer literacy (MS Office preferred)

Job description

Overview

Please see Special Instructions for more details. This posting will remain open until filled. Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents". A typing test will be required.

Posting Information

Posting Number CK53008P

Position Title: No. of Staff Required 4

Position Type: Casual

If Term position, enter length of Term in months:

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Organization

Division: People & Protective Services (DV139)

Department: Community Safety (DP115)

Branch: Police Facility Operations (BR114)

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

We are looking for a number of energetic and versatile individuals to provide work coverage for casual assignments within the City of Kelowna’s Police Services/ RCMP detachment. This is an excellent opportunity for administrative professionals to gain experience supporting a wide range of Police Services initiatives and programs and to get your foot in the door! Casual positions may lead to permanent employment with the City of Kelowna.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

As our ideal candidate, you are flexible enough to handle varied hours and a wide range of clerical activities in areas such as reception, data entry, and customer service. You offer several of the following:

• Office/Clerical experience
• Independence with multi-tasking skills
• Typing proficiency (45 WPM) and computer literacy (MS Office preferred)

Casual assignments will vary in duration and candidates may be expected to work full office hours. The Police Services/ RCMP Detachment operates 24/7 and assignments consist of days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays and are subject to obtaining a successful Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods
Moving file boxes

Special Instructions to Applicant

This posting will remain open until filled. Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”. A typing test will be required.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate: $25.91 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, benefits and statutory holidays

Posting Date: 11/28/2023

Closing Date:

Days of Work: Sunday - Saturday

Standard Hours per Day: 12

Hours of Work: Shifts are available 24 hours a day

Work Location

Work Location POLICE SERVICES BUILDING

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Driver\'s Abstract
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years experience do you have working in a Police Environment?
• None
• 0 - 1 Years
• 1 - 2 Years
• 2 - 4 Years
• over 4 Years

• * How many years of experience do you have using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint?
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• More than 4 years

• * Are you eligible for or do you currently hold an RCMP Status Clearance?
• Yes I am and I currently hold an RCMP Status Clearance
• Yes, I am but I do not currently have an RCMP Reliability Status Clearance
• No, I am not eligible

• * This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance that has a processing time of up to 6 months which will delay the actual start date for the position.
• I have read this statement and understand this condition.

• * What is your current typing speed less errors?
• 0 - 44 WPM
• 45 - 54 WPM
• 55 - 75 WPM
• 78+ WPM

• * Are you able to work a flexible schedule for shift work including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays? Please select all options you are available for:
• Days
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays

• * Are you available to regularly work full-time hours if required?
• Yes
• No
• Occasionally but not regularly

• * This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance. For Enhanced Security Clearances, the individual must have Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Do you possess either Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status?
• No
• Yes