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. The incumbent types from copy, rough draft or general instructions, a variety of office records such as forms, statements, summonses, letters, receipts, cards, vouchers, indexes, permits or other materials using various software applications; prepares and types form letters and other routine correspondence, assists in the collation and preparation of elementary statistical reports and tabulations; maintains a small number of elementary office records such as those pertaining to personnel, office supplies, and court matters; posts routine journal entries requiring no special training to elementary office records such as file cards, cash books, indexes and court calendars; uses software applications to enter, delete, update, revise and retrieve information; sorts, checks and processes various office records such as file cards, receipts, statements, reports, cheques and permits; and files materials according to alphabetical, numerical and simple subject classifications. 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. Sound knowledge of office practices and procedures; applicable rules and regulations which govern departmental activities. Ability to keyboard and to operate various software applications to process a variety of documents and to prepare and maintain related records and files; make simple arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed; successfully meet and effectively deal with the public in providing factual information concerning department rules and regulations; compose routine letters and memoranda. Skill in keyboarding rapidly and accurately.

Please apply online by December 5, 2022.

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.