Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2)

CivicInfo BC; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 3,296,000 - 4,694,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby is seeking an Auxiliary Clerical Team member to provide coverage for leaves and support diverse administrative tasks across departments. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, strong customer service, and collaborative work within a team.

The position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, the ability to learn new systems quickly, and a proactive, client-focused approach. Work hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with some weekend projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel
• Ability to learn tasks and computer systems quickly
• Takes initiative
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with SAP or another ERP system (not required, but is considered a strong asset)

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for leaves, special projects, and/or assist with additional workflow across departments
• Support clerical and administrative assignments in City operations

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2)

Competition No: 2026-ACT

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $29.25 + 12% in lieu of benefits

Last Updated: 10/6/26

Want to start your career in municipal government? Looking for a job with excellent growth opportunities? Then apply for the exciting position of Auxiliary Clerical Team member! You’ll have the unique opportunity to work in a variety of clerical and administrative assignments throughout various departments at the City, including Building, Finance, Corporate Services, IT and more! Most of our assignments are full-time days and hours although part-time opportunities are sometimes available as well (depending on operational requirements). You’ll be providing coverage for leaves, special projects, and/or assisting with additional workflow. Joining our Auxiliary Clerical Team will allow you to grow your knowledge and skills with City operations and gain unique municipal experience. Many have started in our Auxiliary Clerical Team and have gone on to expand their careers with other exciting opportunities throughout the City. The possibilities are endless!

Position Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel
• Ability to learn tasks and computer systems quickly
• Takes initiative
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with SAP or another ERP system (not required, but is considered a strong asset)

Auxiliary Clerical Team members must be available to work between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Special short-term projects may also require weekend availability. Hourly pay starts at $29.25 + 12% in lieu of benefits.

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Website: www.burnaby.ca

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.