Administrative Assistant

First Student; Battleford; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for growth and developm

Supportive team environment

Job summary

First Student in Battleford, SK is seeking a detail‑oriented Administrative Assistant who combines office support with driving responsibilities. This role includes clerical tasks and driving a AM and PM school bus route, with training offered for an S license if needed.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Organizational abilities and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow‑up abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Professional demeanor and confidence in a corporate setting.
• Valid S license or willingness to complete training to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical tasks, including answering phones, taking messages, and directing calls.
• Draft correspondence and respond to routine inquiries.
• Organize and maintain filing systems (paper and electronic).
• Open, route, and distribute incoming mail and materials.
• Complete and route forms in accordance with company procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with reconciliation, expense reports, invoicing, and annual budget preparation.
• Administer department programs, projects, and processes.
• Order and manage office supplies.
• Prepare and copy documents as needed.
• Support recruiting efforts by posting job openings, coordinating interviews, and arranging candidate travel.
• Drive an AM and PM school bus route in addition to administrative duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Administrative experience preferred

Valid S license or willingness to obtain one

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Administrative Assistant - Battleford, SK

Location: Battleford, SK

Company: First Student

Job Summary

This position is strictly for candidates located in Battleford, SK or in nearby surrounding areas.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team in Battleford, SK . This role combines office administration with driving responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide essential clerical support to ensure smooth office operations and will also Drive an AM and PM school bus route.

If you do not currently hold an S license , we will provide training to help you obtain one.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical tasks, including answering phones, taking messages, and directing calls.

• Draft correspondence and respond to routine inquiries.

• Organize and maintain filing systems (paper and electronic).

• Open, route, and distribute incoming mail and materials.

• Complete and route forms in accordance with company procedures.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.

• Assist with reconciliation, expense reports, invoicing, and annual budget preparation.

• Administer department programs, projects, and processes.

• Order and manage office supplies.

• Prepare and copy documents as needed.

• Support recruiting efforts by posting job openings, coordinating interviews, and arranging candidate travel.

• Drive an AM and PM school bus route in addition to administrative duties.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Previous administrative experience preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and follow‑up abilities.

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Professional demeanor and confidence in a corporate setting.

• Valid S license or willingness to complete training to obtain one.

Why Join First Student?

• 20-22$ per hour

• Competitive benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development.

• Supportive team environment.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.