Clerk Typist

This position works in the Plumbing and Gas Inspection organizational unit. This is moderately complex clerical and typing work involving supervisory tasks and/or independent typing and clerical duties of comparable responsibility. When employees of this class do not act as supervisors, the complexity of the work may involve some initiative in planning the sequence of duties and the work methods to be employed.

Where the supervisory factor is present, however, an incumbent of this class is responsible for assigning and reviewing for quality and quantity the work of one or more subordinates engaged in routine clerical tasks. The work of this class is distinguished from that of a Clerk Typist 2 by the greater difficulty and complexity of the clerical duties and/or the added supervisory responsibilities both of which frequently call for the exercise of independent judgement in the more repetitive phases of the work where decisions are based upon a good understanding of departmental procedures.

Employees of this class ordinarily have some responsibility for finality of action on repeat assignments, but difficult or unusual problems are referred to a supervisor. Detailed oral and written instructions on initial and new assignments are received from a supervisor who checks the work for accuracy and completeness and makes a general evaluation in terms of the standards desired. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation or supplemented by courses in typewriting, word processing and standard commercial subjects and considerable experience as a Clerk Typist 2, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic. Considerable knowledge 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;

set up and type or use a word processor to produce moderately complex statements, reports, lists and documents required in the operations of the department concerned. Skill in the operation of common office appliances.

This competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome!

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at if you do not receive a confirmation email within onehour of submitting your application online at  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present‑day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

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.