Clerical Support
Job Type: Casual

Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!

Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

This work is customer service focused and is comprised of routine typing, clerical work, and reception work. Subsequent to receiving initial instructions, an employee of this class is responsible for the effective performance of recurrent clerical and receptionist duties. Work is checked by a superior for accuracy and conformance to established procedures.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Types from copy, rough draft or general instructions, a variety of materials such as correspondence and reports

Provides information and assistance to the public and other departments on matters requiring working knowledge of department procedures, rules, and regulations

Processes, checks and maintains a variety of office records, files, reports, statistics, documents and related material

Acts as receptionist for the work area by greeting, responding and redirecting customers

Operates a variety of standard office software and equipment

Performs other related duties as required

The successful candidate for this position will have:





Completion of Grade 12

Six (6) months recent experience in a front-line customer service role

50 wpm typing speed

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

Beginner proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic

Working knowledge of office practices and procedures

Working knowledge of the applicable regulations, policies, and practices which govern departmental activities

Ability to deal effectively and professionally with members of the public other City staff and elected officials

Ability to represent City and Department in a positive, professional manner

Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment and software

Why should you consider working for us?

An hourly starting wage of $29.53 (2025 rate of pay)

We take our work seriously but not ourselves

We have a positive attitude about the work we perform

We care deeply about our communityOur organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact

We have a solid learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed

We are a living wage employer

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

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📌 Clerical Support (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Port Coquitlam
📍 British Columbia