Clerk Typist 3 (Building)

Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking an auxiliary Clerk Typist 3 to join the Planning & Development department. This role involves clerical work, data entry, and maintaining records. Candidates should have strong communication skills and clerical experience. The position offers a competitive pay rate and flexible working hours based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Rapid and accurate typing is crucial.
• Sound knowledge of business English in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, processing, and maintenance of records and files.
• Data entry, word processing reports, letters, memos, and forms.
• Makes up payrolls and checks receipts, cheques, and invoices.

Skills

Communication

Clerical Skills

Typing

Education

High School Graduation

Job description

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

If you are looking for an exciting auxiliary opportunity with the City of Burnaby, here’s your chance! The Planning & Development department is seeking an auxiliary Clerk Typist 3 to join the team. This person will have excellent communication skills and knowledge of clerical work. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation, processing, and maintenance of a large volume of records, files and building permits pertaining to department activities, manually and/or by using a computer terminal to enter, revise, update and retrieve information. Other tasks may include data entry, word processing reports, letters, memos, forms, court and legal documents. Makes up payrolls for a large department unit; checks a variety of receipts, cheques, and invoices; maintains related records. Ensures all entries are processed accurately and rapidly. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation, including or supplemented by courses in word processing and standard commercial subjects plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Rapid and accurate typing is crucial. The successful applicant will have sound knowledge of business English in written and oral form; of clerical and record keeping methods and procedures; the ability to understand and interpret oral and written instructions; ability to make moderately complex computations and tabulations. Ability to successfully meet and effectively deal with the public in interpreting and explaining departmental rules and regulations.

Pay Rate: $29.48 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Location: City Hall

Hours of Work: As this is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts can vary depending on operational requirements, and are scheduled on an as needed basis. Typical shifts in this position will be Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. This position will remain open until it is filled.

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and 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.

Please contact People and Cultureat 604-294-7303if you do not receive a confirmation email within onehour of submitting your application online.

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

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