Purchasing Clerk

Purchasing Clerk

Regular Full-Time & Temporary Full-Time

About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For 
We are currently seeking a regular full-time and a temporary full-time Purchasing Clerk to join our team! This position will provide administrative support to the Procurement section in the City’s Finance division.

Work includes processing bid and purchasing documents and responding to related inquiries. Duties include maintaining purchasing documents, files and records, preparing purchase orders, maintaining websites, scheduling, liaising with suppliers, verify accuracy of information and general duties as required for the purpose of ensuring the efficient functioning of the section.

If you are a team player and have experience in procurement, managing inventory, working with vendors and a proven track record of providing excellent customer service and clerical support we want to hear from you. This position works in a fast paced environment, where no two days are the same.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication and documentation skills; is self-motivated and has the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Internet and ERP software such as IBM Maximo is preferred. They will also have strong teamwork and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to set up and produce moderately complex documents required in the operations of the department. The ideal candidate will have completed Grade 12 supplemented by clerical experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12
• Business administration or financial services experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Municipal or public sector experience would be an asset
• A valid BC Driver’s License is preferred for occasional travel to the Austin Works Yard

What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $30.51 - $35.84 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit for more information.

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Please apply online at by 11:55 pm on August 10, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted