Clerk Dispatcher – Public Works (Temporary Part-Time)

City of North Bay; North Bay; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of North Bay invites applications for the position of Clerk Dispatcher (Part-Time as required) to provide relief for peak work periods along with vacation and sick leave relief. Reporting to the Public Works Administrative Supervisor, dispatches Public Works crews, reschedules Transit assignments, answers and responds to all telephone calls and performs various clerical duties.

Hours of Work: On call as required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or acceptable combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three (3) years related experience.
• Clear and pleasant telephone manner, ability to handle multiple calls.
• Proficient in general office administration, with accurate keyboarding skills (40 WPM).
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Experience in the use of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Applicants may be subject to assessment for Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Dispatches Public Works crews.
• Reschedules Transit assignments.
• Answers and responds to all telephone calls and performs various clerical duties.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Multi-tasking

Keyboarding 40 WPM

Oral & written communication

Min supervision

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

The City of North Bay invites applications for the position of Clerk Dispatcher (Part-Time as required) to provide relief for peak work periods along with vacation and sick leave relief.

Reporting to the Public Works Administrative Supervisor, dispatches Public Works crews, reschedules Transit assignments, answers and responds to all telephone calls and performs various clerical duties.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education or acceptable combination of education and relevant experience
• Three (3) years related experience
• Clear and pleasant telephone manner, ability to handle multiple calls
• Proficient in general office administration, with accurate keyboarding skills (40 WPM)
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
• Experience in the use of computers and Microsoft Office
• Applicants may be subject to assessment for Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Hours of Work:

On call as required

Status:

Temporary Part-Time - Up to 12 Months

Vacancy:

Leave Replacement - 2 Vacancies

Rate of Pay:

$32.45 per hour plus applicable shift premiums

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional upon proof of education and a satisfactory criminal record check at the candidate's cost, to be arranged by the City of North Bay Human Resources Department only.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City's Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.