CLERK-TYPIST 2 - RECEPTION
Auxiliary (1 Year, Part--Time Assignment)
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
The City of Coquitlam is seeking a motivated, organized, and
professional individual with excellent customer service, interpersonal, and
accuracy skills for a one year part-time receptionist and mailroom role at City
Hall. The Clerk Typist 2 is responsible for managing City Hall switchboard and
reception services, performing data entry, basic accounting, typing, and
handling general office administration tasks. The successful candidate will
independently manage customer service and clerical duties, ensuring a welcoming
reception area while efficiently handling calls, correspondence, administrative
support, and supporting mailroom activities. The successful candidate will also
be responsible for incoming mail, distribution, outgoing shipping and mailroom
inventory control. This will involve receiving, sorting, and logging daily mail
and courier packages. Utilizing a mailroom cart, interoffice mail will be
delivered daily onsite to various departments. Outgoing mail will be processed utilizing
mailroom machinery. The mailroom will be monitored in combination with the
reception desk, as needs arise.
Minimum
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have completed Grade 11, possess knowledge of
modern office procedures, be proficient in operating office equipment and using
Microsoft Word and Excel, and demonstrate strong decision-making skills. A
valid BC Driver’s License is required. The successful candidate must be able to
lift up to 35 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar customer facing
reception or administrative role supplemented with courses in Business
Administration or a related field, as well as previous experience managing a
busy switchboard. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite is essential while experience with, AMANDA and CEDMS or
related software will be considered an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $29.25 - $34.25 (2026 rates) plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The rate of
pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge,
experience and skills. This position will be working
at the Coquitlam City Hall location Monday to Fridays, from 9:00am – 1:00pm.
This is a part-time assignment for approximately one year, starting in January
2027.
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.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an
acceptable police information check.
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how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on November 6, 2026.
We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.