26-099e - Purchasing Clerk (Part Time, Time Stated)

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.

The City of Port Coquitlam is currently seeking a positive, energetic and customer focused, individual to work in the Purchasing Division of the City’s Finance Department as a part-time Purchasing Clerk. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent will perform a variety of customer service tasks for a variety of customers. This part-time position is temporary and anticipated to continue for a period of approximately twelve months.

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

Maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and provides information, assistance, and direction to same

Performs duties related to the collection and processing of data

Prepares, processes and maintains a variety of files, records, reports, documents and related material

Responsible for purchasing related tasks including but not limited to the day to day administration and monthly review of various programs and some contracts, and the processing of purchase orders

The successful candidate for this position will have

Considerable knowledge of purchasing rules, regulations and policies governing the work

Courses related to procurement, supply chain or risk management

Three (3) years’ experience

Driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia – Class 5

Why should you consider working for us?

Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact

We care deeply about our community

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

A bi-weekly wage range of $2695.59 - $3048.58 (2026 rates)

We are a living wage employer

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by November 3, 2026 , at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 26-099e. Please note Njoyn, our recruitment system, will be down from October 23, 2026, to October 25, 2026.

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

To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.

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