Office Support Clerk II (Temp Pool) - REPOST

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

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is inviting applicants to join its internal temp pool to gain experience across departments through short-term administrative assignments. Roles are typically one to five months long, on-call to cover illness, vacations or workload needs.

Start date is November 2026. Applicants should have Grade 12 with business/computer courses (Bachelor's preferred) and at least two years of admin experience, plus strong MS Office skills and customer-service aptitude.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with business/computer courses; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience in an administrative role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Experience with cash handling and customer service is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Word processing
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Calendar management
• Other general administrative tasks

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Microsoft Office

SAP (asset)

Communication skills

Teamwork / independence

Adaptability to fast-paced env

Education

Grade 12 with business/computer courses; Bachelor's preferred

Two years admin experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Requisition ID: 46449

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function

The City of Vancouver’s internal temp pool is a great way to gain experience in a variety of different departments and start your City career! This position supports short-term administrative assignments arising due to employee illness, vacation, or special workload needs. Assignments vary in length but are typically one to five months long on an on-call basis.

Responsibilities

• Word processing
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Calendar management
• Other general administrative and clerical tasks

Departments

• Engineering Services
• Parks and Recreation
• Arts, Culture and Community Services
• Real Estate and Facilities Management
• Legal Services
• Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability
• Finance, Risk and Supply Chain Management

Applicants must have a reasonable amount of availability, and must be willing to travel to various sites throughout Vancouver for assignments.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 supplemented by business-related courses and computer courses, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience in an administrative role
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Experience with cash handling and customer service are an asset

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong keyboarding skills (minimum 40 words per minute typing speed)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset
• Ability to learn and to adapt to new computer systems and technology
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and staff
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to varying assignments and to changing environments

Prescreened candidates will be required to pass the City's standard tests in typing, Word, and Excel.

Business Unit/Department: Human Resources (1020)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual

Position Start Date: November 2026

Number of Positions Available: multiple

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013: $28.83 to $33.75 per hour

Application Close: September 1, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories