New Job Clerk Typist 2 In British Columbia

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

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. A Clerk Typist 2 types or edits from copy, rough draft or general instructions, a variety of office records such as staff reports, agendas, forms, letters, memos, cards, permits or other materials using various software applications. Sorts, checks and processes various office records such as Tenant Assistance Forms, staff scheduling, reports, cheques and permits; and files materials according to alphabetical, numerical and simple subject classifications. Uses software applications to enter, delete, update, revise and retrieve information. Takes meeting minutes for staff-led task forces or other committees that do not have clerical support. 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. 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. Ability to compose routine letters and memoranda; to make simple arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed. Ability to keyboard and to operate various software applications to process a variety of documents and to prepare and maintain related records and files; skill in keyboarding rapidly and accurately. Sound knowledge of the practices and procedures used in various software applications and their capabilities as related to the work performed.

Please apply online by January 16, 2023.

All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. External applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. City of Burnaby employees can refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for City staff.

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.