Contracts Clerk

Community Living BC; Courtenay; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Courtenay is seeking a Contracts Clerk to handle contract preparation and administrative support. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in clerical support, excellent proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and be detail-oriented. This role offers the opportunity to contribute positively to the community, with flexible working conditions after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clerical/administrative support experience.
• Preference for candidates with experience processing contracts.
• Typing speed of 50WPM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and monitor contracts for services.
• Provide reception services and direct families.
• Maintain computerized log and database of contracts.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Clerical support

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Grade twelve diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are proud to be selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers once again!

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Status / Term : Auxiliary. Anticipated 70 bi-weekly hours until March 31, 2026

Classification / Salary : Clerk R12 - Position starts at $29.78 per hour

Team : Central-North Island

Location : Courtenay (1 work from home day per week after passing 6 month probation)

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The Role :

As a Contracts Clerk at CLBC, you will be responsible for contract preparation, processing various administrative and financial documents, providing reception and switchboard services, and administrative and program support to staff.

If you're a skilled administrative professional who thrives on details and enjoys working in a collaborative environment helping others, we'd love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities :

• Preparing, administering and monitoring contracts for the delivery of CLBC-supported services and funding per current legislation, contract specifications, and agency policy and procedures within a regional area
• Greeting, screening and directing families and persons with developmental disabilities to appropriate offices and agencies for service. This will include establishing and maintaining positive relations under possible adverse or emotional circumstances
• Maintaining a computerized status log and database of all regional contracts and providing up-to-date reports
• Maintaining physical and electronic files for people with developmental disabilities and their families, along with a general filing system
• Providing word processing, data input & typing support such as correspondence, mail merges, meeting minutes, forms, client information
• Maintaining knowledge of staff whereabouts, booking appointments and meeting rooms, monitoring appointment list and notifying staff of arrivals
• Liaising with Quality Service Analysts for initial, renewal and modification contracts
• Verifying that backup and source documents are accurate, complete and compliant and are approved by appropriate spending authority per CLBC policy and procedure
• Resolving transactions that are not in compliance, referring complex transactions to the supervisor
• Liaising with service providers and Quality Service Analysts to assemble and prepare all relevant information necessary to create requests and other procedures to ensure the contracting process meets all required legislative requirements

What you will bring :

Grade twelve diploma or equivalent education

A combination of 3 years clerical / administrative support experience, education, and / or training in a financial position (e.g. payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping)

Strong MS Word and MS Excel skills

Preference may be given to candidates with experience processing contracts

Typing speed of 50WPM

We're also looking for an administrative professional who :

Can establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff

Excels at managing multiple tasks and has a sharp attention to detail

Can communicate clearly with a diverse range of people, and listens actively to ensure nothing is missed

Has excellent time management skills

Brings a collaborative spirit to a team where your contributions will make a real difference

Additional Info :

Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check

An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established

Minimal travel required

Closing date : August 11, 2025