Contracts Clerk - Nanaimo

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Status/Term: Regular, Full-time
Classification/Salary: Clerk R12 - Position starts at $54,387 annually
Location: Nanaimo (hybrid - work from home allowed 1 day every two weeks after passing probation)
Team: North/Central Island

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact at any stage of the hiring process.

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The Role:

As a Contracts Clerk at CLBC, you will be responsible for contract preparation, processing various administrative and financial documents, providing reception and switchboard services, and providing administrative and program support to staff.

If you're a skilled administrative professional who thrives on details and enjoys working in a collaborative environment, helping others, we'd love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing, administering and monitoring contracts for the delivery of CLBC-supported services and funding per current legislation, contract specifications, and agency policy and procedures within a regional area
• Greeting, screening and directing families and persons with developmental disabilities to appropriate offices and agencies for service. This will include establishing and maintaining positive relations under possible adverse or emotional circumstances
• Maintaining a computerized status log and database of all regional contracts and providing up-to-date reports
• Maintaining physical and electronic files for people with developmental disabilities and their families, along with a general filing system
• Providing word processing, data input & typing support such as correspondence, mail merges, meeting minutes, forms, and client information
• Maintaining knowledge of staff whereabouts, booking appointments and meeting rooms, monitoring the appointment list and notifying staff of arrivals
• Liaising with Quality Service Analysts for initial, renewal and modification contracts
• Verifying that backup and source documents are accurate, complete and compliant and are approved by the appropriate spending authority per CLBC policy and procedure
• Resolving transactions that are not in compliance, and referring complex transactions to the supervisor
• Liaising with service providers and Quality Service Analysts to assemble and prepare all relevant information necessary to create requests and other procedures to ensure the contracting process meets all required legislative requirements

What you will bring:

• Grade twelve diploma or equivalent education
• A combination of 3 years of clerical/administrative support experience, education, and/or training in a financial position (e.g. payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping)
• Strong MS Word and MS Excel skills
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience processing contracts
• Typing speed of 50WPM

We're also looking for an administrative professional who:

• Can establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff
• Excels at managing multiple tasks and has a sharp attention to detail
• Can communicate clearly with a diverse range of people, and listens actively to ensure nothing is missed
• Has excellent time management skills
• Brings a collaborative spirit to a team where your contributions will make a real difference

Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits, including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts on travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info:

• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established

Closing date: May 21, 2026

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.