Absence Management Administrator — HR & Admin

Workland; Châteauguay; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Frontiers School Board in Châteauguay, Quebec, is seeking an Administrative Technician – Absence Management to support HR operations, manage absence data, and coordinate related procedures. The role requires a DEC in Business Administration and strong skills in absence management, data handling, and MS Office.

Fluency in both official languages and the ability to train staff are essential. Immediate start through June 30, 2027 or until replacement end, with a focus on compliance and

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma of College Studies in Business Administration with an option appropriate for the class of employment or a diploma or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.
• Fluency in both official languages (English and French) and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with CNESST, SAAQ, IVAC laws and school board policies and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines, analyze information and resolve problems.
• Autonomous with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with absence management systems or HRIS and ability to train staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure absence management practices comply with board policies, procedures, collective agreements, and labor laws.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing absence management policies and procedures.
• Process absence requests and ensure compliance with policies and agreements.
• Input and update absence data into administrative systems or databases.
• Maintain and organize records related to employee absences and leave requests.
• Monitor, track, and manage employee absences including sick and personal leave.
• Prepare and generate reports on absence trends and metrics.
• Coordinate OHS activities and disseminate safety training modules.

Skills

Absence management

HRIS

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Written & verbal communication

Education

DEC in Business Administration

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

New Frontiers School Board in Châteauguay, Quebec, is seeking an Administrative Technician – Absence Management to support HR operations, manage absence data, and coordinate related procedures. The role requires a DEC in Business Administration and strong skills in absence management, data handling, and MS Office.

Fluency in both official languages and the ability to train staff are essential. Immediate start through June 30, 2027 or until replacement end, with a focus on compliance and