Clerk Typist 3 (Stenography)

Job summary

The incumbent will perform moderately complex clerical and transcription tasks, including word processing reports, letters, and memos. They are also responsible for data entry and providing support within the Community Safety department.

Job details

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Community Safety department as a Clerk Typist 3! You will perform moderately complex clerical and typing work. You will be responsible for performing transcription tasks using a variety of methods, as well as word processing reports, letters, memos, and forms, and other related querying and data entry duties as required. Performs other related work as required. Qualifications include up to high school graduation supplemented by courses in typing, word processing or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of standard clerical procedures and the ability to use common office equipment. An incumbent should be able to use software programs including MS Word and Start-Stop Omniversal. Working knowledge of JUSTIN or PRIME would be an asset. Sound knowledge of business English in written and oral form. Ability to deal effectively with internal and external clients. High typing speed with high accuracy and transcription of lengthy documents experience is required. Police/criminal justice environment experience is preferred. The incumbent must obtain and maintain an Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance. Pay Rate: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits Location: Burnaby RCMP Detachment Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts will be on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am – 2 pm. The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome! Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

What you’ll do

The incumbent will perform moderately complex clerical and transcription tasks, including word processing reports, letters, and memos. They are also responsible for data entry and providing support within the Community Safety department.

Requirements

Candidates must have high school graduation and experience with high-speed, accurate transcription. Proficiency in MS Word and the ability to obtain an Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance are required.

Benefits

• 12% in lieu of benefits

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Transcription
• Word processing
• Data entry
• Clerical procedures
• MS Word
• Start-Stop Omniversal
• Business English
• Typing
• Communication
• Criminal justice knowledge
• Office Equipment
• Microsoft Word
• Clerical Works
• Data Entry
• Word Processing
• Memos
• Security Clearance
• Transcribing

Job areas

• Administrative
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Clerk Typist
• Office Technician / Typist
• Typists and Word Processing Operators
• Word Processors and Typists