Clerk 3 - Legal
Competition No: 2026-114
Duration: Temporary Full Time
Salary: $5,212 – 5,419 – 5,645 – 5,882 – 6,127/month
Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)
Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 5/5/26
This position works in the Legal organizational unit. This is varied and moderately difficult clerical work in the performance of a variety of office tasks requiring a good functional knowledge of legal procedures and policies. An incumbent posts, maintains, reconciles and balances records and department accounts; prepares, processes and circulates legal documents, and files land title related documents using Legal Department precedents. composes, reviews and organizes correspondence; maintains files and indices necessary to the preparation and maintenance of diversified reports of some complexity; opens, closes, and classifies file materials; reviews a variety of documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance with departmental regulations. An employee of this class may supervise subordinates and makes some independent decisions based on knowledge of departmental rules and regulations. Written or verbal instructions are received from a supervisor who exercises periodic supervision on routine tasks and reviews new or difficult assignments for conformance with established standards. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 preferably including or supplemented by courses in legal or commercial subjects and considerable related experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including the use of various application software (experience using legal online portal myLTSA is considered an asset); business English, spelling and arithmetic; record keeping and file management. Considerable knowledge of rules and regulations and operational needs which govern activities in the Legal Department; to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and to maintain harmonious working relationships with office staff.
This is a Temporary full time position until January 1, 2027.
Please apply online by May 14, 2026.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted
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