Secondary School Assistant

North Vancouver School District #44; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Secondary School Assistant to perform clerical duties and reception work in a school environment. The ideal candidate should have sound knowledge of business English, be proficient in computer operations, and have the ability to interact effectively with students and staff. This position offers a pay rate of $28.98/hour and requires completion of 12th grade or equivalent. Benefits included upon successful probation completion.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence.
• Ability to interact effectively with students and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and reception work of moderate complexity.
• Administer basic first aid when necessary.

Skills

Business English

Computer operation

Keyboarding

Clerical assignments

First aid

Education

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Overview

SECONDARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT – 25.75 hours/week, School Term

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – “the natural place to learn” – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.

The Role

This is keyboarding, clerical and reception work of moderate complexity and some variety in performing duties in accordance with well-developed methods and procedures in which some independence of action and judgement is exercised in the more routine aspects of the work. Assignments are received orally and in writing and work performance is reviewed and evaluated by an administrator in terms of effective services rendered to the school.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Sound knowledge of the functions, rules, and regulations governing applicable departmental operations and activities.
• Sound knowledge of computer operation and the software applications necessary to maintain and produce a variety of materials.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to prepare, maintain and produce a variety of materials.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and arrange formats for reports, tabulations, summaries, and related material.
• Ability to deal effectively with students, other employees, and the public in supplying assistance and information related to departmental operations.
• Ability to perform clerical assignments in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures.
• Ability to operate a variety of general office equipment.
• Ability to administer basic first aid.
• Skill in keyboarding and the use of a computer and related peripherals.
• Superior clerical aptitude.

Desirable Training And Experience

Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent plus basic first aid, including courses in keyboarding, computer and software applications and commercial subjects. Six months related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Compensation and Employment Terms

Your rate of pay will be $28.98/hour, shall be entitled to benefits as per the Collective Agreement who have successfully completed the prescribed period of probation. Please see Article 6.1 of the Collective Agreement for more information.

Equal Opportunity

NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact HR for any questions, accommodations or specific requests at .

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• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.