Data Entry Clerk

Surrey Hospitals Foundation; Mission; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care foundation is seeking a temporary Data Entry Clerk for a contract role from October 2025 to February 2026, working 25 hours per week. Applicants should have 2-3 years of data entry experience, strong attention to detail, and be computer savvy. The position offers $21.00 to $23.00 per hour and is suitable for those seeking flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of proven experience as a data entry clerk.
• Fast typing skills; knowledge of number pad strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files.
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong prioritization skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Team player

Flexibility/adaptability

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Surrey Hospitals Foundation is the official health care foundation for individuals and families residing in Surrey and the surrounding Fraser Valley communities. Thanks to donors' generosity, we help fund every one of our region's major health facilities, including Surrey Memorial Hospital and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre. We also support and fund the Czorny Alzheimer Centre and many specialized community programs for newborns, children, adults, and seniors. Our Surrey healthcare campus provides health care for every stage, from birth to the end of life. To learn more about us, please visit Surrey Hospitals Foundation. We acknowledge that we operate, live and work on the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Qaywavt, Tsawwassen First Nations and Metis Nations.

Job Summary

Surrey Hospitals Foundation is looking for a temporary Data Entry Clerk to support our busy enrollment period for employees joining the Employee 50/50 Lotto program. This role is a five (5) month contract from October 2025 to February 2026, working approximately 25 hours per week. This is a suitable role for a parent seeking school-hour flexibility or someone retired looking for temporary seasonal work.

The Data Entry Clerk will input employee personal data into our database from paper documents. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy, a fast and accurate typist, and have keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards
• Type in data provided directly from employees
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
• Update existing data
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost

Core knowledge & skills

• Detail oriented, able to plan, organize and schedule efficiently
• Strong prioritization skills; ability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner
• Goal oriented self-starter who will get the job done effectively and efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player who works collaboratively with others
• Multi-tasker who can handle numerous unrelated tasks concurrently
• Strong work ethic with follow-through and focus on successful outcomes
• Professional, maintains high level of confidentiality
• Flexibility/adaptability; adapts quickly to changing situations

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 2–3 years of proven experience as a data entry clerk
• Fast typing skills; knowledge of number pad strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware
• Basic understanding of databases
• Good command of English (oral and written) and customer service skills
• Great attention to detail
• High school degree or equivalent

Working Conditions

• Seasonal contract position from October 2025 to February 2026
• Work hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, with potential flexibility
• Position based out of a home office in Mission, BC

Salary

$21.00 to $23.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Surrey Hospitals Foundation actively encourages all qualified individuals to apply, including those with historical and/or current barriers to equity. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to reflect the diversity of the region we serve. We value the contributions and experiences that each person brings and welcome those who can contribute to the knowledge and skills at our Foundation.

If you face barriers to employment and/or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our People and Culture team in confidence.

Application Process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application to Data Entry Clerk - Surrey Hospitals Foundation by Friday, September 19, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted directly.