Supply Office Assistant

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Barrie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a School Office Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support within a school setting.

The role involves preparing correspondence, completing reports, maintaining files, and directing inquiries in line with board policies. A two-year college diploma or secretarial experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word and Windows systems are required; experience with SDS/PowerSchool is desirable.

Qualifications

• Two year College Diploma or equivalent with up to three years of secretarial experience in a school setting.
• Excellent secretarial and communication skills.
• Proficient in keyboarding, word processing, and Windows programs (Word, email, Quicken).
• Experience with SDS and PowerSchool desirable.
• Familiar with office equipment including photocopier, facsimile, public address system, and multi-line phone systems.
• First Aid Certification would be an asset
• Pastoral Reference not required

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support within a school setting.
• Prepare and/or type correspondence, completion of reports and documents.
• Maintain files and records.
• Answer and/or direct enquiries as per board/school policy.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Keyboarding

Word processing

Windows environment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two year College Diploma or secretarial courses

Tools

Quicken Accounting

Spreadsheet software

PowerSchool

SDS

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

Please note:

A Pastoral Reference is not required.

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

Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

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 weserve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to thediversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER