Administrative and Clerical Roles

School District #36 (Surrey); Surrey; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership (CUPE Local 728)

Benefits package

Job summary

Surrey Schools in Surrey, BC is seeking administrative and clerical staff to join our districts across schools and offices. Employees may be assigned to any school or district office during the school year, with assignments varying by district needs.

A mandatory full-time availability for potential call to work Monday through Friday during the school year is required. There is no guaranteed daily work as volumes fluctuate.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in an office environment.
• Data entry into internal systems with accurate keyboarding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of business office procedures and professional communication.
• Customer service experience is an asset; finance/accounting skills are assets for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Act confidentially and professionally at all times.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Adapt to changing priorities and time constraints with interruptions.
• Demonstrate flexibility, as assignments can be called out on short notice and are subject to change.
• Answering questions from staff, students, parents and members of the public.
• You will be expected to work in a variety of environments including: elementary schools, secondary schools, and district offices. It will be your responsibility to ensure you can report to all locations.

Skills

Data entry

Keyboarding

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Office procedures

Professional communication

Customer service

Administrative support

Time management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Business administration certificate/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district, where equity is deeply embedded and diversity welcomed. We are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. We work to continuously grow and improve our practices, celebrate our differences, and empower people to promote positive change in our communities. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognize the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We have a variety of roles available. In these roles you may be assigned to work in any of our schools or District offices during the school year. Calls for work are put out through an automated dispatch system on the morning the jobs begin. Assignments vary in duration, subject to the needs of the District. As a condition of employment, administrative and clerical staff are required to be available full-time for a potential call to work Monday through Friday during the school year.

Please note there is no guarantee of work each day as work volume fluctuates throughout the year. Once you are hired you will have access to apply to internal postings.

Responsibilities

• Act confidentially and professionally at all times
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Adapt to changing priorities and time constraints, despite frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate flexibility, as assignments can be called out on short notice and are subject to change
• Answering questions from staff, students, parents and members of the public
• You will be expected to work in a variety of environments including: elementary schools, secondary schools, and district offices. It will be your responsibility to ensure you can report to all locations.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of two years work experience in an office environment
• Data entry into internal systems
• Accuratekeyboarding skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers, specifically using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Sound knowledge of business office procedures
• Professional communication skills
• Previous customer service experience is an asset
• Finance and/or accounting experience is an asset for some administrative roles in the district. Please specify if you have these skills on your resume and cover letter.

Education

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
• Completion of a certificate/diploma in business administration or similar field is an asset

All successful applicants are required to join the union, CUPE Local 728 upon hire. As per the CUPE collective agreement, the starting wage for this position is $28.30 per hour with an attractive benefit package which includes: Municipal Pension, health, vacation & sick benefits which are effective minimum 6 months based on hours.

Note: Due to the volume of applications under consideration, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Surrey Schools.