Clerk Typist 3

at  City of Burnaby

Competition No: 2024-367
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $4,486 – 4,672 – 4,865 – 5,060 - 5,270/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: 9/20/24
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 a moderately complex clerical role which reports to the Manager Administrative Support, Corporate Services. The confident and responsible incumbent should be comfortable working independently on an extensive range of clerical duties and tasks; and typing related work for a large team. Duties include and not limited to assigning and reviewing the work of one or more subordinates; engaging in daily routine tasks of some complexity; typing and preparing a variety of material such as correspondence, lists, routine and non-routine letters, memos, permits, licenses, records, reports, legal documents from draft; preparing presentations; filing; reception related work; opening, reading, sorting and distributing mail and correspondence; responding to internal and public enquires in person, by phone, by email and by mail; reconciling, processing and reviewing travel and training expenses, applications, invoices and subscriptions; preparing shopping carts in SAP for expenditures, compiling and condensing non-technical statistical data from uniform sources; participating, initiating, and managing departmental projects; proof reading materials for grammatical and spelling errors; producing meeting agendas and minutes; and ensuring routine City processes and policies are followed. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include up to high school graduation, including or supplemented by courses in typewriting, word processing, and courses related to clerical work; and considerable experience as a Clerk Typist 2; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation; arithmetic; and of modern office practices and procedures. Ability to assign and supervise the work of one or more subordinates engaged in a variety of routine office duties; to understand, interpret and provide oral and written instructions; to set up, type and use a word processor to produce moderately complex statements, reports, lists and documents required in the operations of the department concerned; to successfully and effectively interact with the public in interpreting and explaining departmental rules and regulations; and the ability to work well in a team environment. Skill in the operation of common office equipment and in common office practices; and in typing rapidly and accurately. Knowledge of SAP and a valid BC Driver’s Licence is an asset.
Please apply online by October 1, 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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