Clerk-Typist 2

Coquitlam; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

The City of Coquitlam is seeking a motivated part-time Receptionist and Mailroom Clerk for City Hall for a one-year assignment starting January 2027. The role requires strong customer service, data entry, and organizational skills, with responsibilities spanning switchboard management, general office duties, and mailroom operations.

Qualifications include Grade 11, proficiency in Word/Excel, a BC driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates have excellent customer service, interpersonal, and accuracy skills.
• A valid BC Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage City Hall switchboard and reception services.
• Perform data entry, basic accounting, typing, and general office tasks.
• Handle mailroom duties: incoming/outgoing mail, logging, and distribution.
• Support interoffice mail delivery and mailroom inventory control.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Accuracy

Decision-making

Education

Grade 11

Business Administration courses

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AMANDA

CEDMS

Job description

Auxiliary (1 Year, Part--Time Assignment)

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningfulcareer opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Asthe sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Ourdiverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow throughinnovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, andstate-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing ourresources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,growing regional urban centre.Weenvision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is seeking a motivated, organized, andprofessional individual with excellent customer service, interpersonal, andaccuracy skills for a one year part-time receptionist and mailroom role at CityHall. The Clerk Typist 2 is responsible for managing City Hall switchboard andreception services, performing data entry, basic accounting, typing, andhandling general office administration tasks. The successful candidate willindependently manage customer service and clerical duties, ensuring a welcomingreception area while efficiently handling calls, correspondence, administrativesupport, and supporting mailroom activities. The successful candidate will alsobe responsible for incoming mail, distribution, outgoing shipping and mailroominventory control. This will involve receiving, sorting, and logging daily mailand courier packages. Utilizing a mailroom cart, interoffice mail will bedelivered daily onsite to various departments. Outgoing mail will be processed utilizingmailroom machinery. The mailroom will be monitored in combination with thereception desk, as needs arise.

MinimumQualifications

Qualified candidates must have completed Grade 11, possess knowledge ofmodern office procedures, be proficient in operating office equipment and usingMicrosoft Word and Excel, and demonstrate strong decision-making skills. Avalid BC Driver’s License is required. The successful candidate must be able tolift up to 35 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar customer facingreception or administrative role supplemented with courses in BusinessAdministration or a related field, as well as previous experience managing abusy switchboard.Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite is essential while experience with, AMANDA and CEDMS orrelated software will be considered an asset.

What We Offer:

T his CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $29.25 - $34.25 (2026 rates) plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The rate ofpay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge,experience and skills. This position will be workingat the Coquitlam City Hall location Monday to Fridays, from 9:00am – 1:00pm.This is a part-time assignment for approximately one year, starting in January2027.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse teamdedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in varietyof learning and development opportunities.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancingequitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As anorganization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment tosupport our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of theseprinciples, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you requireadditional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team forconfidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit anacceptable police information check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.