Casual Internal/External Posting No. 2026-33
Department: Various
Internal Posting Date: May 01, 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 14, 2026
External Posting Date: June 24, 2026
External Closing Date: July 10, 2026
2026 Hourly Rate: $36.60 after probation
Hours of Work: Casual, On-Call
Competition No.: 2026-33
The City of Dawson Creek invites applications for a casual Clerical Support to provide clerical and administrative assistance to various departments of the City of Dawson Creek. This role supports vacation relief, peak workload periods, and special project work. Work is scheduled on an as needed basis and requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to a variety of clerical functions and work environments.
Requirements:
- Completion of Grade 12 education and completion of an Applied Business Technology diploma, or equivalent related experience.
- Proficient with computer usage, particularly the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher, along with Adobe Acrobat proficiency.
- Have accurate keyboard/typing skills of 60 WPM or a demonstrated ability to perform necessary data entry and word processing functions to an equivalent level.
- Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal.
- Apply judgment when dealing with regulations, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Compliance with a Criminal Record Search with a Vulnerable Sector.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide general clerical and administrative support to assigned departments.
- Support city operations related to training records, contractors, tender documentation, scheduling, and customer inquiries or complaints.
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic and paper filing systems in accordance with City policies and procedures.
- Deliver courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to residents, external contacts, and internal staff.
- Prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines in a fast paced, multi tasking environment.
- Adapt to working in different departments with varying procedures and operational requirements.
The ideal candidate possesses the capacity to perform all duties in a safe manner while fostering positive relationships with both the public and fellow staff. Please include copies of any relevant certification with your application.
Candidates should submit a résumé by emailing a word document or pdf to [email protected], with the job posting name and number in the subject line, no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date referenced above. The City thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Dawson Creek is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities whenever reasonably possible during the selection and employment process. You must be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada to be eligible for this position. By applying for this position, you are giving permission for the City to contact your previous employers and references.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
