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School Administrative Assistant

Southeast Kootenay – School District #5

Fernie Secondary School · Fernie, B.C.

Job description

POSTING: 4075063 R2

JOB SUMMARY: An employee who, under the direction of the principal/vice principal, performs a variety of organizational, accounting and secretarial functions of the school.

POSITION: TEMPORARY until June 25, 2027.

HOURS OF WORK: 30 Hrs/ week. When school is in session for students.

AREA: Counselling

WAGE RATE: As per C.U.P.E Local 4165 Agreement $29.48

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Office Administration Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • Accounting Certificate or equivalent coursework
  • Minimum of two years previous administrative assistant experience would be considered an asset
  • Driver's License

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Develop effective work methods to handle assigned tasks.
  • Be self­directed, work independently and/or work collegially in a team environment.
  • Use courtesy, tact and discretion with students, parents and staff.
  • Maintain confidentiality with sensitive documents and information seen or heard.
  • Work in a busy environment with constant interruptions.
  • Work in disagreeable and/or hostile conditions with tact and diplomacy.
  • Operate and maintain office equipment related to the position.
  • Complete specialized and technical reports.
  • Understand, interpret and apply Ministry guidelines and technical manuals.
  • Solve problems related to the position.
  • Apply strong organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Meet required deadlines.
  • Implementation of the student safety Call Back Program.
  • Assist in the maintenance of various safety programs, such as first aid, fire drills, crisis response, and WorkSafeBC expectations.
  • Provide first alert and appropriate action for accidents and other potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
  • Provide guidance and support to staff, students and others for tasks that require assistance.
  • Prepare routine and confidential correspondence from oral or written instructions.
  • Perform related accounting and budgeting tasks.
  • Purchasing of and ensuring adequate supplies under the direction of the Principal.
  • Ensure that employee absences are accurately recorded.
  • Maintain all student records and generate reports for the school, District and Ministry.
  • Ensure the integrity of student information.
  • Sort and distribute mail.
  • Build positive relationships with all stakeholders
  • Perform other job-related duties

All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca

About this occupation

This job is classed under Administrative assistants (NOC 13110) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material from machine dictation and handwritten copy
  • Open and distribute incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments and organizations
  • Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings of employer
  • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
  • Answer telephone and electronic enquiries and relay telephone calls and messages

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program for administrative assistants or secretaries or Previous clerical experience is required.

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What you’ll do

Implement the student safety Call Back Program. Assist with first aid, fire drill, crisis response, and WorkSafeBC safety programs. Provide first alert and appropriate action for accidents and dangerous situations. Provide guidance and support to staff, students, and others. Prepare routine and confidential correspondence. Perform accounting and budgeting tasks. Purchase and maintain adequate supplies under the direction of the principal. Record employee absences accurately. Maintain student records and generate school, district, and ministry reports. Ensure the integrity of student information. Sort and distribute mail. Build positive relationships with stakeholders. Meet required deadlines

What you’ll need

Office Administration Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution. Accounting Certificate or equivalent coursework. At least two years of previous administrative assistant experience is considered an asset. Driver's Licence. Effective oral and written communication. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work in a busy environment with constant interruptions. Ability to operate and maintain relevant office equipment. Ability to complete specialized and technical reports. Ability to interpret and apply Ministry guidelines and technical manuals. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

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