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Clerk Iii - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 month ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:38503

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function:

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs moderately complex and varied clerical and administrative work related to all aspects of the provision of cemetery services.
Performs routine clerical and reception duties such as assisting and responding to enquiries from the public and external businesses.
Communicates detailed information with clients based on multiple records related to interments, marker setting and other cemetery services
Information is accurately entered into various electronic and manual systems for communication to staff and confirmation to clients
Accurately maintains, appends and corrects detailed cemetery records both electronic and manual. This work often requires additional research into multiple sources of historical and ambiguous cemetery records
Performs genealogy research for customers.
Meets with the public to promote and sell cemetery products and services
Completes transactions and amends records related to the transfer of grave ownership and exhumations
Records daily transactions in cash book and prepares weekly reconciliations and deposits
Leads and coordinates a variety of tasks to supports the a variety of functions in the Celebration Hall including coordinating memorial services, processing contracts and billing
Manages various documents pertaining to the Cemetery and its employees
Generates letters, invoices and forms to external businesses and customers
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Considerable related clerical experience as a Records Clerk or File Clerk with large filing systems, including record verification, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Previous experience in cemetery or funeral service is desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the rules and regulations which govern cemeteries.
Excellent written communication skills including knowledge of correct punctuation, grammatical usage and a good vocabulary for preparation of business letters and related correspondence.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office record keeping.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public and to maintain harmonious working relationships with administrative officials and other employees.
Ability to meet and consult with people who are grieving and assist them in making decisions related to cemetery space, interment and memorialization.
Ability to maintain complex records and to prepare periodic statistical and narrative reports from such records.
Ability to assign and review the work of a few employees engaged in routine office operations.
Ability to make fairly complex arithmetical calculations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Proven ability to make minor decisions in accordance with laws and regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
Working knowledge and experience using SAP for time entry, and invoice verification would be an asset.
Considerable research skills that include the ability to find, interpret, and validate historical documents from electronic databases and paper/manual records.
Some skill in operating common office appliances.

The City's COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time.

However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department:
Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)

Affiliation:
CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:
Auxiliary/Casual

Position Start Date:04/15/2023

Number of Positions Available:
multiple

Salary Information:
Pay Grade GR-017: $29.13 to $34.23 per hour

Application Close:
May 28, 2023

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.

Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encourage