Clerk Typist 2

Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking a Clerk Typist 2 to support the Building Department with word processing and clerical tasks. You will type from various sources, maintain office records, and assist the public with information in compliance with departmental rules and procedures.

Applicants should have Grade 12 with related coursework, familiarity with EnerGov, and the ability to perform basic arithmetic and filing. Training will be provided for assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with courses in word processing and commercial subjects.
• Experience as Clerk Typist 1 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Type from copy or instructions to create forms, letters, receipts, and records.
• Process routine journal entries and respond to public inquiries.
• Sort, file, and maintain records; perform simple arithmetic and prepare reports.

Skills

Word processing

Clerical work

Keyboarding

Public inquiries

EnerGov

Education

Grade 12

Tools

EnerGov

Job description

This position works in the Building organizational unit. This is word processing and clerical work of limited complexity in performing a variety of assignments in accordance with clearly defined work methods and procedures in the Building Department. An incumbent will type from copy, rough draft or general instructions, a variety of office records such as forms, statements, summonses, letters, receipts, cards, vouchers, indexes, permits or other materials using various software applications. A Clerk Typist 2 posts routine journal entries to elementary office records; gives information to other divisions and the public, in applying knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures to a variety of personal and telephone enquiries. Other responsibilities include sorting, checking and processing various office records; filing materials according to alphabetical, numerical and simple subject classifications and making simple arithmetical computations in connection with receipts, statistical reports, summaries and distributions. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 including or supplemented by courses in word processing and standard commercial subjects. Some experience as a Clerk Typist 1; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic along with sound knowledge of the practices and procedures used in various software applications (EnerGov) and their capabilities as related to the work performed. An incumbent will have some knowledge of the applicable rules and regulations which govern departmental activities; ability to keyboard and to operate various software applications to process a variety of documents and to prepare and maintain related records and files. A Clerk Typist 2 will have the ability to learn assigned clerical tasks within a reasonable time and to perform assignments in accordance with prescribed work methods and procedures; to make simple arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed. Ability to compose routine letters and memoranda; to successfully meet and effectively deal with the public in providing factual information concerning department rules and regulations.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

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.