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Clerk IV

@ Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Department of Government Services

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

$25.99–$28.74/hrTemporary
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Overview

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is hiring a Clerk IV at its Government Service Centre in Happy Valley - Goose Bay, reporting to the Manager of Operations. The role provides front-line customer service, processes program applications, explains government acts and programs, and handles cash, cheque, and card transactions with daily balancing. The posting states a temporary employment type with a salary of $25.99 to $28.74 per hour, 35 hours per week.

Pay:

$25.99–$28.74 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service to Government Service Centre clients
  • Accept and process applications for government programs
  • Explain acts, regulations and programs to customers
  • Collect payments and balance daily cash receipts
  • Respond to telephone and in-person public inquiries

Requirements summary:

  • Two-year diploma in Office Administration or equivalent
  • Experience with administrative and clerical practices
  • Experience providing front-line customer service
  • Experience with monetary transactions (asset)
  • Satisfactory criminal records check

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Source type not verified · nlgov

Employer posting date
2026-10-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-21
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentCustomer service
Hours per week35
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
Background checkscriminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyOffice Administration
Perks mentionedHome office allowance

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Job description

Screening and Assessment Criteria have been updated.
September 29, 2026

Employment type have been updated
October 30, 2026

Clerk IV

GS.26.27.0334

Posted Date: October 21, 2026

Closing November 13, 2026

Employment Type: 1 Permanent 1 Seasonal

Division: Government Service Centre

Department: Department of Government Services

Position Group: NAPE - General Service

Location: Happy Valley - Goose Bay

Salary: $25.99 – $28.74 per hour (CG-27), 35 hours per week

Allowances: Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

Department of Government Services - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Clerk IV is responsible for providing a high level of customer service to clients of the Government Service Centre. The incumbent will consistently demonstrate the core values of the Department including accountability, integrity and respect by providing exceptional customer service delivery; accept and process applications for a variety of programs; act as a single point of contact to ensure customer service needs are met; explain in detail to customers the requirements of various acts, regulations and government programs covering a wide variety of government services; collect revenue by cash, cheque, money order, credit or debit card for transactions processed and balance daily amounts collected plus any adjustments and authorized issues against the computer system total; prepare daily cashier deposit; respond to telephone and in-person inquiries from the general public and various client groups, and will perform other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

  1. Completion of a two-year diploma in Office Administration (equivalencies will be considered)
  2. Experience with administrative and clerical practices
  3. Experience providing front-line customer service
  4. Experience performing monetary transactions and reconciliation (asset)

Assessment Criteria

  1. Knowledge of administrative and clerical practices
  2. Knowledge of receipting, handling and reconciliation processes related to monetary transactions (asset)
  3. Front-line customer service skills
  4. Ability to manage time and tasks
  5. Ability to maintain confidentiality
  6. Resistance to stress
  7. Relationship Building

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

  1. Recent and satisfactory Criminal Records Check from local police

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Jeff Pickett, Regional Director, at (709) 637-2229.
  • The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
  • Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected], 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
  • We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process with a focus on removing barriers. For common potential accommodations and adjustments during the recruitment process, click here. Accommodation information will be kept confidential.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
  • It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
  • Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
  • Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
  • This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

How to Apply

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