Clerical/Administrative Support Talent Pool

Recruitment Details

Clerical/Administrative Support Talent Pool

Department: Various

Designated Work Location: Various locations

Position Type: Temporary, various hours as required, Full-time, or Part-time

Salary: $17.85 hourly based on a 35-hour week or $15.92 hourly based on a 40-hour week, as per the Clerk A classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement

Posting No: 125806

Closing Date: May 14, 2025

This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for temporary Clerical/Administrative Support positions. Applications may be considered for up to six months.

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Job Profile

As a temporary Clerk A, providing clerical or administrative support, you'll have the opportunity to support teams and professionals who provide services to citizens of the City of Winnipeg. Some positions may require shift-work or various hours.

As Clerical Or Administrative Support You Will

• Provide general office work and administrative support in an area such as reception, data entry, scheduling, cash-handling, customer service, accounting, finance, filing and data analysis.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent GED or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience working in a customer service-oriented environment.
• Experience working with POS systems and handling cash would be an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word (basic), Excel, Outlook.
• Keyboarding skills, many positions require 20-40 words per minute. Testing will be scheduled with applicants as needed.
• Ability to work with confidential information with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience in prioritizing tasks among many competing requests to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and develop strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer may be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Cover letter
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

How To Apply

• Create your profile on the City of Winnipeg careers website.
• Upload your resume and cover letter to your profile.
• Apply to the Clerical/Administrative Support Talent Pool job posting.
• Answer pre-screening questions.
• You will be tested on your technical skills.
• You may be contacted for an interview when a department has an opportunity to fill a Clerical or Administrative Support position.

Active application time

Once your application is available for referral to departments, it will remain active for 6 months on a qualified candidate listing.

After 6 months, you will need to reapply when a future Clerical/Administrative Support Talent Pool competition is open under a different job posting number.

For additional instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to confirm that our office has received your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

Notes

Hours of Work: Various

Employee Group: CUPE

• For current employees: Please note, in accordance with Article 12-8, this position is typically filled by new employees. If applying internally, clearly outline any unusual, irregular, or extraordinary reasons in your cover letter that should warrant your consideration for this role.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.