Data Entry Clerk, Surveys (Vancouver)

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the CMHC Surveys team, in the Survey Clerk position. In this role, you will be responsible to enter data for Starts and Completion Survey. Hours of work will vary based on survey workload. Approximately 40-50 hours/per month with no guaranteed number of hours worked per week. The rate of pay is $23.31 per hour.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 12 months, with possibility of renewal.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure the timely and accurate data entry of housing data for survey purposes.
• Assist in performing preliminary data verification in time for the survey deadlines.
• Ensure that a full complement of administrative data is received, analyzed, coded and verified for input into the survey applications.
• Support the data entry team in administering our monthly Starts and Completion Survey
• Work independently and work with the team to meet the data entry deadlines and data quality for all surveys.

What you should have:

• A post-secondary education.
• Experience in data entry, data collection and data validation.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, internet research techniques, and databases).
• Strong organizational skills, particularly the ability to organize and accurately record a high volume of data efficiently (8000 Keystrokes/hour and 50 words/minute).
• Demonstrated strong numerical aptitude with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a remote team to achieve strong results with minimum supervision.
• Strong communications skills (oral and written).

It would be great if you also had:

• Related experience in property management and/or housing industry.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!