Support Clerk

City of Coquitlam; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipality in British Columbia is looking for a Support Clerk to join their Fire/Rescue department. This temporary full-time role requires 1-3 years of administrative experience, a Grade 12 diploma, and strong customer service skills. The successful candidate will manage records, payroll, and invoices while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The position offers an hourly rate between $30.51-$35.84, with opportunities for development and a chance for an earned day off. Apply by January 13, 2026.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Earned day off

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in a municipal government.
• Driver’s License for the province of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Handle records management and payroll timekeeping tasks.
• Process invoices and create databases and spreadsheets.
• Verify and reconcile data regularly.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Highly organized

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Education

Completion of Grade 12 plus relevant coursework

Tools

UKG Telestaff

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Support Clerk

Temporary Full-Time (3 – 6 months)

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state‑of‑the‑art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

We are currently recruiting for a temporary full‑time Support Clerk to join our highly functioning team that supports the Fire/Rescue department. The successful candidate will possess exceptional customer service skills, be highly organized in a fast‑paced environment, can handle multiple and competing priorities with ease, while maintaining effective and positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

In this public facing role, the successful candidate will be handling a variety of administrative tasks including records management, payroll timekeeping, processing of invoices, creating databases and spreadsheets, verifying and reconciling data on a regular basis, and providing ad‑hoc reports to support various functions within the Fire/Rescue department.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably within a municipal government setting.
• Completion of Grade 12 plus relevant additional coursework or certificate, or an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
• Driver’s License for the province of British Columbia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with UKG Telestaff (Fire related Payroll software).
• Experience working with the MS suite of tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).

What We Offer:

This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $30.51–$35.84 plus 6 % in lieu of benefits. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in a variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off. This position is based in Coquitlam with an in‑office expectation.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse workforce. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in‑person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.

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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on January 13 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.