Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.

City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward.

Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

Reporting to the Director of Bylaw Services, the Clerk 4 performs highly complex clerical work of considerable responsibility in the Bylaws Division.

Employees work under limited supervision and exercise considerable independent judgement and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and administrative support services to staff.
• Plans, coordinates, trains and supervises clerical staff in a variety of functions.
• Interprets departmental practices and procedures and attempts to resolve difficult problems.
• Reviews and validates the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of a wide array of records, statements, and office documents within departmental regulations.
• Creates new forms, procedures, and instructions, subject to a review by a supervisor.
• Compiles documents by collecting and reviewing a range of data and complex statistical reports. Conducts junior level accounting statistical analysis.
• Composes various technical letters.
• Assists other staff in their duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Applicants will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities :

• Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentation
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Presents leadership qualities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage day to day tasks
• Ability to interpret City bylaws and prepare detailed reports
• Ability to exercise good judgement in performing the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently, plan, organize, supervise work projects and develop work procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Business English, spelling, arithmetic, current office practices, procedures and equipment operation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of work with frequent interruptions and the ability to manage time and task efficiently.
• Knowledge of computer office applications especially Microsoft Word & Excel, and good key board skills.
• Highly accurate and attentive to detail. Qualifications

A qualified applicant will have :

• Completion of grade 12, supplemented by completion of several business courses at a post-secondary level.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible and diversified clerical experience including some supervisory experience.
• Accurate typing speed of 40 wpm.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Other Information

Number of Job Openings : 1

Pay Grade : 15

Pay Steps Hourly Rate Step 1 $31.97 Step 2 ( 6 months) $32.90 Step 3 (18 months) $33.50 Step 4 (30 months) $34.75

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until October 31, 2024.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community