Temporary Elementary Administrative Assistant - Capilano

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

Job summary

A regional school district in North Vancouver is seeking a Temporary Elementary School Administrative Assistant for 36 hours/week. This role involves providing administrative, clerical, and accounting support within an elementary school, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and staff. The position runs from September 15, 2025, to July 3, 2026, or until the return of the incumbent.

Qualifications

• Proficient in business English, spelling, and punctuation.
• Experience in clerical work and accounting.
• Skills in using modern office equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the school.
• Assist in managing school policies and regulations.
• Maintain communication with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Knowledge of elementary school operations

Business English and arithmetic

Modern office equipment and procedures

Computer operation and software applications

Ability to maintain effective relationships

Ability to perform clerical and accounting tasks

Skill in general office equipment

Superior clerical aptitude

Education

Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent

Related courses in keyboarding and bookkeeping

Job description

Overview

Temporary Elementary School Administrative Assistant, 36 hours/week, Capilano Elementary School. From: September 15, 2025 – July 3, 2026 (or return of incumbent).

The Role

This is administrative, accounting and clerical work of considerable variety and complexity involving the provision of support services in an elementary school. An employee of this class directs and assists in the effective provision of administrative, secretarial, accounting, clerical and reception services in the school office. An incumbent exercises a considerable degree of independent judgment and action in dealing with the students, parents, staff, and the public on a variety of matters. After initial instructions and indoctrination, work is performed in accordance with established procedures under minimum supervision and is reviewed and evaluated in terms of conformance with established policy and procedures and effective services rendered to the students, parents, staff and the public. Unusual or difficult problems are referred to an administrator. The Elementary School Administrative Assistant exercises courtesy, discretion, diplomacy and patience in explaining and interpreting applicable rules, policies and procedures and in supplying information and assistance to students, parents, staff and the public.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, and policies governing elementary school operations.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures and of record keeping and accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of computer operation and software applications as related to the work.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and act with a considerable degree of independent judgment and action on a variety of matters.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the public and interpret and explain applicable rules, policies and procedures and supply information and assistance as required.
• Ability to operate a computer and software applications to prepare, maintain and produce a variety of materials in accordance with School District and Ministry methods and procedures.
• Ability to perform a variety of secretarial, clerical and accounting tasks accurately.
• Ability to administer basic first aid and support school medical protocols.
• Skill in the use of a computer and software applications and general office equipment.
• Superior clerical aptitude

Desirable Training And Experience

Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent plus basic first aid, supplemented by up to twelve months of related courses in keyboarding, computer operation and related software, desktop publishing, bookkeeping/accounting and commercial subjects. Two to four years experience related to the work or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This is a unionized position, and the current rate of pay is $3 5.69, shall be entitiled to benefits as per the Collective Agreement who have succesfully completed the prescribed period of probation. Please see Article 6.1 of the Collective Agreement for more information.

EEO and Accessibility

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 .

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

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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.