AVRCE Spare School Secretary (West Hants Area) November 2026

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Windsor; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education seeks a Spare School Secretary for the West Hants Area, starting November 2026. The successful candidate will support school administration, assist with communications, and handle routine office tasks in a dynamic school setting.

The position requires a completed office administration credential, strong secretarial skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognized degree or diploma in office administration.
• Must be able to work independently and accurately on a flexible schedule.
• Strong communication, collaborative, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the school Principal.
• Use current office procedures and computer software; answer phones.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Work with frequent interruptions with enthusiasm and a pleasant manner.
• Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry may be required.

Skills

Independent work

Secretarial skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or diploma in office administration

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AVRCE Spare School Secretary (West Hants Area) November 2026

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Spare School Secretary

West Hants Area

Hours of work:as needed basis

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance withthe Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Reporting to the school Principal:

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Must be able to work independently and accurately while on a flexible schedule.
• Proven secretarial skills with strong communication, collaborative, and organizational abilities.
• Completion of recognized degree or diploma program in office administration is required.

Requirements:

• A demonstrated caring for and interest in working with students.
• The ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• The ability to use current office procedures and computer software, telephone answering skills, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Enthusiasm and a pleasant manner.

A selection process will be conducted for short-listed applicants . Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.