Clerk Typist II (Casual)

Job ID: 2024-150 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying)

Department: Human Resources

Job Description: The City of Chilliwack is home to more than 100,000 residents and offers a wide range of services to best serve the population. If you want to work for a supportive employer in a city with exceptional outdoor amenities minutes away, a bounty of farm-to-table options and a rich history, Chilliwack is the place for you.

As a rapidly growing municipality committed to quality service and a positive work environment, we are seeking talented professionals who want to make a difference in the community. The Human Resources Department at the City of Chilliwack is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the casual position of Clerk Typist II.

Duties: In this role as a casual Clerk Typist II, you will assist in the efficient operation of the various City Departments through reliable performance in clerical and administrative duties. In addition to your excellent interpersonal skills, you are a highly motivated individual that is goal-oriented and can work efficiently with a varied workload. You are also a critical thinker with a demonstrated ability to problem solve.

Educational Requirements: • Must have a minimum of grade 11 education supplemented by courses in office practice and secretarial training;

Skill Requirements:

1. Must possess a typing speed of at least 50 net w.p.m.;
2. Sound knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation;
3. Sound knowledge of filing systems, procedures and practices;
4. Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures;
5. Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment including word processing equipment;
6. Able to be polite, courteous and tactful in dealing with the public and be neat in appearance;
7. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and department officials and other members of the staff;
8. Able to maintain and control a filing system;
9. Able to take minutes rapidly and accurately.

The employee shall also be responsible for performing tasks associated with general housekeeping duties related to the assigned project.

Salary: The hourly rate of pay in this position is $31.94 (2025 rate). The incumbent in this class will normally work the standard work week of Monday to Friday in accordance with the hours specified, and on occasion work overtime as authorized. The City of Chilliwack is proud to be a competitive employer offering opportunities for professional development, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits packages, and a focus on corporate wellness.