Secretarial Support (casual) 2025-2026

Niagara Catholic District School Board; Welland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school board in the Niagara Region is seeking Casual Secretarial Support to perform various administrative duties. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 Diploma, excellent secretarial skills, and a strong command of Microsoft Office. The role requires flexibility to work on short notice and involves maintaining confidentiality. This is an on-call position with varied hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with accounting/bookkeeping systems is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative office duties under supervision.
• Data entry and record maintenance duties.
• Attendance administration to ensure student safety.
• Filing and maintaining confidential information.
• Act in a professional manner with all school personnel.

Skills

Excellent secretarial skills

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Flexibility to accept assignments on short notice

Thorough computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office

Minimum 50 words per minute typing

2 years of experience working in an office environment

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Completion of a certificate/diploma in Office or Business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Are you highly organized professional with excellent communication skills and an ability to multi-task? Are you looking to join a community of professionals working in an organization that makes a difference in the lives of so many young people? We may just have the opportunity for you!

The Niagara Catholic District School Board invites applications for Secretarial Support (casual). Our casual Secretarial staff work on an on call, as needed basis, filling in for Secretarial or Administrative staff who are away or on a leave. This position requires a high level of computer literacy in various database programs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Perform various administrative office duties, under the general supervision of the school Principal
• Perform data entry and record maintenance duties
• Able to work in a busy environment independently as well as part of a team
• Perform attendance administration duties to ensure the safe arrival of students
• Filing and maintaining confidential information for Principal, Vice-Principal and Teachers
• Act in a confidential and professional manner at all times in working relationships with all school personnel, students, parents and the public
• Other duties as may be assigned

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Excellent secretarial skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexibility to accept assignments on short notice
• Thorough computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Experience working with an accounting/bookkeeping system an asset
• Minimum 50 words per minute typing with accuracy
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an office environment including financial accounting
• Completion of a certificate/diploma in the area of Office or Business administration would be considered an asset

LOCATIONS:

• Must be able to travel to all locations within the Niagara Catholic District School Board jurisdiction.

HOURS:

• Varies: as needed on a casual on call basis. Must be available Monday to Friday for Elementary and Secondary School hours

At Niagara Catholic, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity with qualified staff who reflect the communities we serve. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for to our positions.

The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates within our recruitment processes, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted by the Niagara Catholic District School Board, please advise if you require an accommodation.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.