Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2)

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

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking an Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2) to join their Auxiliary Clerical Team in Burnaby. This position offers great growth opportunities, allowing you to work across various departments. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to adapt in a team-oriented environment. Candidates must be available Monday to Friday and may require weekend availability for special projects.

Benefits

Excellent growth opportunities

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Adaptability to learn new tasks and systems quickly.
• Strong initiative and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for leaves and assist with additional workflow.
• Work various clerical and administrative assignments.
• Support city operations in multiple departments.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel

Ability to learn tasks and computer systems quickly

Excellent customer service skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Experience with SAP or ERP systems

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: 8/22/25

The City of Burnaby’s dedication to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for those that work, live, learn and play here is supported by the goals that keep us invested in our growth and progress. With a commitment to our safe, inclusive, thriving and dynamic community, our objective is to hire like-minded individuals who share the same passion and commitment to their employment to contribute to our already outstanding team.

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)

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.

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