Supply Office Assistant

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Barrie is looking for a School Office Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support. Responsibilities include handling correspondence, maintaining records, and effectively managing inquiries. Candidates should have a two-year college diploma and relevant experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have up to three years of relevant secretarial experience.
• Familiarity with office equipment including photocopier and multi-line phone.
• First Aid Certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support in a school setting.
• Prepare and/or type correspondence and complete reports.
• Maintain files and records, answer and direct inquiries.

Skills

Excellent secretarial and communication skills

Keyboarding and computer skills

Spreadsheet and Database applications

Effective interpersonal skills

Time management and organizational skills

Education

Two year College Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Quicken Accounting

Email systems

SDS

PowerSchool

Job description

Job Summary

The School Office Assistant works with other school office staff to provide administrative and secretarial support within a school setting. Duties can include: preparation and/or typing of correspondence, completion of reports and documents, maintenance of files and records, answering and/or directing enquiries as per board/school policy.

Skills and Qualifications

• Two year College Diploma or equivalent combination of secretarial courses and up to three years of relevant secretarial experience in a school or related position.
• Excellent secretarial and communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in keyboarding, computer and word processing skills, particularly in the Windows system environment, utilizing programs such as Word, e-mail systems, Quicken Accounting
• Spreadsheet and Database applications. Previous exposure in working with SDS and PowerSchool is desirable.
• Familiarity with office equipment including: photocopier, facsimile, public address system, and multi-line phone system.
• Effective interpersonal skills, an ability to work co-operatively and independently, proven time management, scheduling and organizational skills
• First Aid Certification would be an asset

How to Apply

Interested applicants must forward a cover letter and resume indicating qualifications, education and experience.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kimberly Dixon

Maria Hardie

Director of Education • Chair, Board of Trustees