Clerk 3

at  City of Burnaby

Competition No: 2024-340
Duration: Temporary Full Time
Salary: $4,865 – 5,060 – 5,270 – 5,491 – 5,719/month
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: 8/23/24
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 varied and moderately difficult clerical work in the performance of a variety of office tasks requiring a good functional knowledge of departmental procedures and policies. The Clerk 3 is responsible for the effective performance of diversified but recurrent clerical duties and may supervise several subordinates. An incumbent assigns, directs and reviews the work of a few employees performing routine clerical operations; posts, maintains, reconciles and balances records not requiring special accounting techniques but requiring some procedural determinations. Uses application software to import and format documents; creates links and other user aides; prepares, processes and circulates materials; composes correspondence. Assists persons seeking information and explains and interprets departmental policies, rules and regulations; processes payments through a POS system including cash, cheque, debit and credit card payments; makes moderately complex computations for payment adjustments and other charges, which may involve a variety of regulations. Furthermore, the Clerk 3 posts and balances entries to simple receipt and disbursement ledgers in connection with payments of various accounts; maintains a variety of records of departmental activities such as tax and assessment rolls, documents, and other specialized office records and reviews a variety of forms for accuracy, completeness, propriety of charges and conformance with departmental regulations. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 preferably including or supplemented by related courses and considerable related experience as a Clerk 2; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. The incumbent will have considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations and operational needs which govern activities in the department concerned. Sound knowledge of modern business office practices and procedures including the use of various application software packages (including POS software, Tempest, Microsoft Office); of business English, spelling; arithmetic; and record keeping. The incumbent will also have the ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and to maintain harmonious working relationships with office staff; maintain complex records and to prepare balance reports; make fairly complex arithmetic calculations with reasonable speed and accuracy in relation to payment processing; use application software to import and format documents and create user aides. The Clerk 3 will have the ability to assign and review the work of a few employees engaged in routine office operations and have skill in operating common office appliances.
This is a temporary full time position until September 22, 2026.
Please apply online by September 3, 2024.
At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.
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.

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