CLERK-TYPIST 2 - RECEPTION
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Part-Time (25 hours weekly)
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 part-time receptionist 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, and administrative support.
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.
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 $28.26 - $33.09 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills. This regular part time position offers a 25-hour workweek, scheduled Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
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.
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 27, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Coquitlam, BC
We offer exciting municipal careers in human resources, planning and development, parks and recreation, engineering, corporate and strategic initiatives as well as public safety on our civilian police, fire and rescue teams. Even further, we have a wide array of public works positions (including outdoor labourers) plus frequent inside and outside auxiliary or temporary opportunities which are great for summer students or those interested in casual work.
Offering rewarding public service career opportunities with competitive benefits in a municipal environment, we are always recruiting for talented individuals looking to serve the local community. If you are seeking career development or leadership opportunities, a growing and innovative city is the place you want to be! Visit our website today to learn about current job openings with the City of Coquitlam!
CLERK-TYPIST 2 - RECEPTION
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Part-Time (25 hours weekly)
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 part-time receptionist 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, and administrative support.
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.
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 $28.26 - $33.09 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills. This regular part time position offers a 25-hour workweek, scheduled Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
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.
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 27, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Coquitlam, BC
We offer exciting municipal careers in human resources, planning and development, parks and recreation, engineering, corporate and strategic initiatives as well as public safety on our civilian police, fire and rescue teams. Even further, we have a wide array of public works positions (including outdoor labourers) plus frequent inside and outside auxiliary or temporary opportunities which are great for summer students or those interested in casual work.
Offering rewarding public service career opportunities with competitive benefits in a municipal environment, we are always recruiting for talented individuals looking to serve the local community. If you are seeking career development or leadership opportunities, a growing and innovative city is the place you want to be! Visit our website today to learn about current job openings with the City of Coquitlam!