Office Assistant (Clerk Typist 2)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby is seeking an Auxiliary Clerical Team member to support clerical and administrative tasks across various departments, including Building, Finance and IT. You’ll cover leaves and assist with special projects, ensuring smooth workflow and high service standards.

Most assignments are full-time days; part-time may be available depending on needs. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn tasks and computer systems quickly.
• Takes initiative and provides excellent customer service.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support across departments as needed.
• Cover leaves, assist with special projects, and support workflow.
• Deliver excellent service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Initiative

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 explore 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.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

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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.