Auxiliary Relief Clerk (2024-16)

8465 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC V2V 7P6

Department: Corporate Administration
Location: City Hall
Position Name: Relief Clerk
Vacancy Status: Auxiliary

Company Description
Mission is located on the unceded, ancestral, and shared territory of the Stó:lō Peoples, specifically on Leq’á:mel, Semá:th, Máthexwi, Kwantlen, Sq’éwlets, and Katzie traditional territories in the lower mainland of BC. Nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley, Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents, 20 kilometers north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small-town flavor.

Job Description
The City of Mission is seeking experienced, self-motivated individuals to provide relief administrative /clerical coverage on a casual, on-call basis. Auxiliary relief pool employees will cover for illness or vacation of permanent City employees and will assist with special projects and assignments in a variety of settings and departments.

Responsibilities vary significantly based on assignment and may include:

• Providing a broad range of administrative and clerical support including drafting and processing correspondence, conducting basic research and data entry;
• Scheduling and maintaining calendars using Microsoft Outlook;
• Providing a variety of information to internal and external contacts via email, over the phone, and in person;
• Preparing and maintaining various manual and computer based records, reports, purchase orders, invoices, receipts, forms and files;
• Creating, editing and formatting documents;
• Operating office equipment and computer hardware and software programs; and
• Other duties as required by the specific assignment.

Qualifications
As the ideal candidate, you will have recognized training in administrative skills along with a minimum of two years’ experience working in a demanding, multi-tasking office. You will have excellent organizational skills; the ability to problem-solve; work independently and you will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also be a proficient user of a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), electronic document management systems, and have the ability to accurately type a minimum of 60 wpm. Selected candidates will undergo testing.

Additional Information
This position requires the flexibility to work with minimal notice and the flexibility to undertake assignments of varying durations depending on operational need.

The wage rate will start at $28.75 per hour plus 4.4% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work will vary based on the relief assignment.  

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Organization: City of Mission

Region: Lower Mainland

Posted: April 22, 2024, 10:46 am

Expires: May 22, 2024, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Part Time
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Rate: $28.75 Hour