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CAABLOct2026 - Casual Administrative Assistant (BL)

Nechako Lakes – School District #91

Vanderhoof, B.C.

Job description

Position Summary:

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Administrative Assistants to support schools in the Burns Lake area, including Granisle, Grassy Plains, Decker Lake, and Francois Lake. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties to support the efficient and effective operation of a school office—typically in a single-person office environment. Responsibilities include:

  • Filing, photocopying, and record keeping
  • Typing correspondence, reports, and newsletters
  • Managing reception duties and handling confidential information
  • Sending/receiving faxes and general office communication
  • Providing basic bookkeeping support

Qualifications:

  • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
  • Completion of an Applied Business Technology program or Administrative Assistant Certificate
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent, relevant office experience (school setting preferred)
  • WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures

**Please note, the rate of pay is dependent on which position you are filling in for**

Application Instructions:

To apply, please complete or update your Make A Future portfolio. Your application must include:

  • A current cover letter and resume highlighting relevant education and experience
  • Contact information for at least two professional references (current/former supervisors)
  • Copies of applicable certificates/documents listed in the qualifications
  • A recent driver's abstract (Your personal driving record is available online via )
  • WHMIS 2015 Certificate (if not current, you may complete the course online via )

Note: Applications will only be accepted through Make A Future. Emailed applications will not be considered.

Additional Requirements:

The successful applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). Criminal Record Checks Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted. To expedite this process, we recommend setting up a BC Services Card Account in advance (BC Services Card).

For assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at 250-570-4973.

About School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

We respectfully acknowledge that our schools are located on the traditional territories of 14 First Nations, including the Dakelh, Neduten, and Wetsuweten peoples. Our district serves five municipalities and operates 18 schools, including EBUS Academy, one of BC's largest online schools. In the 2022–23 school year, we served 3,532 students—nearly 40% of whom identify as Indigenous.

We are committed to continuous improvement, equity, and student success through inclusive, evidence-informed practices.

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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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Perform clerical and administrative duties in a school office. File, photocopy, and maintain records. Type correspondence, reports, and newsletters. Manage reception duties and confidential information. Send and receive faxes and handle general office communication. Provide basic bookkeeping support

What you’ll need

Completion of Grade 12 or Dogwood Certificate. Completion of an Applied Business Technology program or Administrative Assistant Certificate. Minimum of 1 year of recent, relevant office experience. WHMIS 2015 Certificate. Familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures. Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program. Recent driver's abstract

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