Spare General Clerk

About the role

The Spare General Clerk provides essential clerical support to the Rail Mechanical, Rail Infrastructure and Passenger Services divisions in Cochrane. This position works on a call‑in basis to cover vacations, illnesses and special projects within the clerical team.

Key responsibilities

• Key, edit, proofread and finalize correspondence, reports, invoices, forms and presentations.
• Enter data such as time‑tracking information and maintain electronic or manual records.
• Answer, screen and forward telephone calls; respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Photocopy, collate, mail and file documents; process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Prepare and maintain reports, inventories, mailing lists and databases.
• Sort, verify and process receipts, expenditures and financial documents.
• Order office supplies, service equipment and arrange maintenance.

Required profile

• Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Availability for short‑notice scheduling.

Required skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong keyboarding skills and experience with Windows‑based applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including grammar, spelling and proofreading.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly wage starting at $28.05.
• Comprehensive benefits package, defined benefit pension, paid vacation and personal leave.
• Discounted transportation on ONTC bus and passenger rail services.