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2025 - 27 - Clerk 5, Admin & Purchasing Clerk - FT

Completed resumes and cover letters are accepted by e-mail to hrapplications@brandonu.ca. Please quote the Job Vacancy Number in the email subject line.

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 pm on October 31, 2025

Job Vacancy Number: 2025 - 27 (123)

Employee Group: MGEU

Classification: Clerk 5, Administrative and Purchasing Clerk

Department: Food Services

Type of Position: Full-Time, Term *See note below*

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Wage or Salary: $28.47 per hour

Start Date: November 17, 2025

Probation or Trial Period: Minimum of 6 months to a 12-month maximum

Date Issued: October 22, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Administrative and Purchasing Clerk plays a crucial role in Food Services operations. The key responsibilities of this position include collaborating with the Food Service Manager; contributing ideas for on and off-campus events; preparing function sheets for the kitchen; and reconciling invoices monthly. They verify deliveries against orders, purchase products with attention to quantity and quality for timely production, and manage tasks like cash floats, bank deposits, timesheets, and tracking reports. Additional financial responsibilities include coding invoices in the database and monitoring pricing and inventory. Other relevant duties may include overseeing storage facilities for cleanliness and safety as well as attending daily production meetings.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Grade 12 plus an Office Administration certificate and 3 years' directly related experience or a combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate requires a demonstrated ability to work with numerous interruptions and to work collaboratively with internal and external customers; is a proven team player; is highly motivated; works well with little direct supervision; possesses strong organizational skills; is a multi-tasker; self-starter; and delivers exceptional customer experiences. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and knowledge of bookkeeping is required. The successful candidate must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and be physically able to lift up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.

*NOTE*

This is a full-time, term position concluding November 13, 2026, or until such time as the regular employee returns. Skill-based testing may be required as a part of the recruitment process.

This position is subject to a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. These checks must be submitted in accordance with the Policy in order to maintain employment.