Cashier - Clerk
Auxiliary (2 positions)
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are currently seeking self-motivated, responsible and well-organized Cashier Clerks to work in our Revenue Services division for the summer months. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: checking and approving various applications; receiving and preparing tax, utility and other payments for processing; providing excellent customer service both in person and by telephone; batch balancing, filing, clerical work and other related duties while supporting the needs of a busy department.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidates will have completed grade 12 supplemented by business administration or accounting courses plus some previous office experience preferably in related clerical or cashier work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be available to work shifts between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday to Friday. Scheduling flexibility may be required, including travel to and working from multiple locations.
Preferred Qualifications
You should possess basic accounting knowledge; fast, accurate calculator and data entry skills; solid cash handling skills; prior experience dealing with the public; be customer service oriented; and have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently when required. Prior municipal experience and/or experience using Tempest software would be an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $31.77 - $37.32 plus 12 % in lieu of benefits. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on March 24, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.