Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking an Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2) for auxiliary clerical work across various departments. The role offers opportunities for growth and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, teamwork skills, and adaptability. Hourly pay starts at $27.30 plus benefits. Applications are open until filled, with periodic interviews.

Qualifications

• Successfully manages priorities in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates adaptability in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in clerical and administrative assignments across departments.
• Provide coverage for leaves and special projects.
• Assist with additional workflow as necessary.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel

Ability to learn quickly

Excellent customer service

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Experience with SAP or another ERP system

Job description

Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2)

Competition No: 2025-ACT

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $27.30 + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Last Updated: 9/23/25

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:

• Successful applicants will possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:
• 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)

If you’re ambitious with the ability to manage priorities in a professional and efficient manner, as well as adaptable and thrive in an environment where teamwork and collaboration are key, apply today!

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 $27.30 + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates).

This competition will remain open until filled - however, interviews will happen periodically before the competition is closed.

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 Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. 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.