Office Support Clerk II; Temp Pool Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Administrative/Clerical

Position: Office Support Clerk II (Temp Pool)

Requisition : 46449

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function
The City of Vancouver’s internal temp pool is a great way to gain experience in a variety of different departments and start your City career! This position supports short-term administrative assignments arising due to employee illness, vacation, or special workload needs. Assignments vary in length but are typically one to five months long on an on-call basis.

Responsibilities vary and may include but not be limited to:

Word processing

Data entry

Customer service

Calendar management

Other general administrative and clerical tasks

Some of our departments where you could be working include the following:

Engineering Services

Parks and Recreation

Arts, Culture and Community Services

Real Estate and Facilities Management

Legal Services

Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability

Finance, Risk and Supply Chain Management

Applicants must have a reasonable amount of availability, and must be willing to travel to various sites throughout Vancouver for assignments.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Grade 12 supplemented by business-related courses and computer courses, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Minimum two years’ experience in an administrative role

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required

Experience with cash handling and customer service are an asset

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Strong keyboarding skills (minimum 40 words per minute typing speed)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of SAP is an asset

Ability to learn and to adapt to new computer systems and technology

Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and staff

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to adapt quickly to varying assignments and to changing environments

Prescreened candidates will be required to pass the City's standard tests in typing, Word, and Excel.

Business Unit/Department
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Human Resources (1020)