Head Elementary Administrative Assistant

OSSTF / OCL (Office / Clerical / Library) 1.0 Head Elementary Administrative Assistant

Rate of Pay: ranges from $25.35 / hour to $29.23 / hour. This position will remain open until filled.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Principal, or designate, ensures the efficient operation of the Elementary School Office. Includes responsibility for office staff, routines, and equipment. Acts as the Administrative Assistant to Principal. Delegates workload of all other office / clerical staff in the school. Involvement with students, staff, parents, and stakeholders occurs on a daily basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma required.
2. A valid Driver’s licence and the willingness and ability to travel for school board related business required.
3. College diploma in a secretarial / office administration discipline preferred.
4. Equivalent qualifications and / or expertise as determined by the Human Resources Manager may be considered.
5. Demonstrated experience in a Windows environment and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite required.
6. Willingness and ability to acquire skills in database, accounting, banking, and other related software applications is essential.

The following attributes are necessary: excellent office skills; ability to deal with tact and sound judgement in oral and written communications with students, staff, and the public; the ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimum supervision; and the ability to work independently in a team environment. Previous secretarial experience an asset and experience in an education environment will be preferred.

Please provide three (3) professional references and permission to contact directly into your ATE application.

Kelsey Wellwood, Human Resources Officer

The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position; however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This Board is an equal opportunity employer. The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Christy Radbourne, Director of Education

Roger Griffiths, Board Chair