• Grade 12 supplemented by a certificate in a secretarial program or equivalent, plus considerable related experience in senior level secretarial work, preferably in a municipal setting.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, shorthand, spelling and punctuation.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and other provisions governing the work performed and of the functions and objectives of the committees served.
• Proficient in MSWord, Excel, and Outlook; general knowledge of electronic document management systems and time keeping programs such as Kronos is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of the operations and functions of various departments as related to the work performed.
• Working knowledge of the Local Government Act, Community Charter and by-laws related to the work performed.
• Ability to coordinate meeting arrangements, prepare and distribute agenda and supporting material, and distribute minutes.
• Ability to prepare, process and check a variety of reports, documents and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate superior organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate superior clerical aptitude and to operate a variety of common office equipment and knowledge of word processing equipment and software including Microsoft Office Suite. (Minimum typing speed of 55 wpm minimum)
Great City, Great Work, Great Future!
DEPARTMENT: Legislative Services
STATUS: Fulltime
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE, local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
SALARY: $43,282 - $50,861 annually
New Westminster, City of
511 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, British Columbia
Canada V3L 1H9
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of New Westminster is committed to employment equity.
We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
