Clerk Typist 3 (Building)

Clerk Typist 3 (Building)

Competition No: 2025-CLT3

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $29.48 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

Last Updated: 2/7/25

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!

If you are looking for an exciting auxiliary opportunity with the City of Burnaby, here’s your chance! The Planning & Development department is seeking an auxiliary Clerk Typist 3 to join the team. This person will have excellent communication skills and knowledge of clerical work. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation, processing, and maintenance of a large volume of records, files and building permits pertaining to department activities, manually and/or by using a computer terminal to enter, revise, update and retrieve information. Other tasks may include data entry, word processing reports, letters, memos, forms, court and legal documents. Makes up payrolls for a large department unit; checks a variety of receipts, cheques, and invoices; maintains related records. Ensures all entries are processed accurately and rapidly. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

1. Up to high school graduation, including or supplemented by courses in word processing and standard commercial subjects plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
2. Rapid and accurate typing is crucial.
3. Sound knowledge of business English in written and oral form.
4. Knowledge of clerical and record keeping methods and procedures.
5. Ability to understand and interpret oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to make moderately complex computations and tabulations.
7. Ability to successfully meet and effectively deal with the public in interpreting and explaining departmental rules and regulations.

Location: City Hall
Hours of Work: As this is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts can vary depending on operational requirements, and are scheduled on an as needed basis. Typical shifts in this position will be Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. This position will remain open until it is filled.

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and 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.

Please contact People and Cultureat 604-294-7303if 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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