Clerk Typist 2 – City of New Westminster

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Clerk Typist 2

Competition #21-72

DEPARTMENT:
Fire and Rescue Services

SALARY:
$44,542 to $52,121 annually + comprehensive benefits package

New Westminster Fire & Rescue Services is seeking an energetic and customer service focused individual to provide front reception and clerical support. Your responsibilities will include: providing front line customer service; providing information and assistance to a variety of internal and external clients; typing a variety of confidential and non-confidential material; processing mail and other correspondance; data entry and filing; and other related duties including relieving other clerical staff in the Fire & Rescue Services administration section.
 
Requirements:

• Grade 12 including or supplemented by courses related to office administration (preferably taken as part of a certificate or diploma program) plus sound related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Superior clerical aptitude and the ability to operate a variety of common office equipment and knowledge of software including Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel. (Minimum typing speed of 55 wpm).
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards and Kronos would be considered an asset.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to process confidential matters and materials and to perform duties with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to provide information and assistance within defined limits, explain regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to perform complex and time sensitive clerical assignments with accuracy.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and control a variety of records, files and related data.
• Ability to interact effectively with management, employees and external contacts, in supplying information and assistance; and to provide exceptional customer service.

 
*This position participates in a Compressed Work Week program.
 
Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document quoting the competition number, by May 17, 2021 to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, e-mail to [email protected] using the following format in the subject line: LAST NAME First Name #21-72
 
To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who
may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

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