CAABLAug2026 - Casual Administrative Assistant (BL)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education in Burns Lake area is seeking applications for Casual Administrative Assistants to support several local schools, including Granisle, Grassy Plains, Decker Lake, and Francois Lake. This casual position has no guaranteed hours.

This role involves clerical and administrative duties in a single-office setting, including filing, typing, reception, basic bookkeeping, and handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) as a minimum requirement.
• Completion of an Applied Business Technology program or Administrative Assistant Certificate.
• Minimum of 1 year of office experience; school setting preferred.
• WHMIS 2015 certification and familiarity with WorkSafeBC procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Office experience

Typing speed

Reception duties

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma (Dogwood Certificate)

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Tools

WHMIS 2015

WorkSafeBC familiarity

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-t 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**

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).

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.