Clerk Typist 2

Clerk Typist 2

Competition No: 2025-002

Duration: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $4,155 - 4,318 - 4,486 - 4,672 - 4,865/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 4/9/25

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

This position works in the Building organizational unit. This is word processing and clerical work of limited complexity in performing a variety of assignments in accordance with clearly defined work methods and procedures in the Building Department. An incumbent will type from copy, rough draft or general instructions, a variety of office records such as forms, statements, summonses, letters, receipts, cards, vouchers, indexes, permits or other materials using various software applications. A Clerk Typist 2 posts routine journal entries to elementary office records; gives information to other divisions and the public, in applying knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures to a variety of personal and telephone enquiries. Other responsibilities include sorting, checking and processing various office records; filing materials according to alphabetical, numerical and simple subject classifications and making simple arithmetical computations in connection with receipts, statistical reports, summaries and distributions. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 including or supplemented by courses in word processing and standard commercial subjects. Some experience as a Clerk Typist 1; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic along with sound knowledge of the practices and procedures used in various software applications and their capabilities as related to the work performed. An incumbent will have some knowledge of the applicable rules and regulations which govern departmental activities; ability to keyboard and to operate various software applications to process a variety of documents and to prepare and maintain related records and files. A Clerk Typist 2 will have the ability learn assigned clerical tasks within a reasonable time and to perform assignments in accordance with prescribed work methods and procedures; to make simple arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed. Ability to compose routine letters and memoranda; to successfully meet and effectively deal with the public in providing factual information concerning department rules and regulations.

This is a temporary full time opportunity until August 30, 2025.

The closing date for this competition has been extended until filled. New applications are welcome!

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.

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

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.