Temporary Senior Secretary Elementary - No Supervision

Onthebus; Pembroke; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Renfrew County District School Board invites applications for Temporary Senior Secretary Elementary – No Supervision at Pine View Public School, Petawawa. This full-time, temporary position runs Dec 7, 2026 until Dec 7, 2027, with a 35-hour work week across 10 months per year.

Salary ranges from $35.90 to $36.71 per hour (Group 9). Requires Grade 12 plus two-year diploma, strong keyboarding, and proficiency in Word, Excel, Publisher and board software (K212, Aspen).

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (or equivalent) plus a relevant two-year post-secondary diploma.
• Excellent keyboarding skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher) and Board systems (K212 and Aspen).
• Strong initiative and independent judgment; professional interaction with staff, students and parents.
• Minimum one year of experience; two years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to staff.
• Assist students, parents and the public.
• Support daily office operations of the school office.
• Comply with CUPE 1321 Collective Agreement and Administrative Procedures.
• Adhere to accessibility and inclusive practices in recruitment and employment.

Skills

Keyboarding

Initiative

Independent judgment

Communication

Education

Grade 12 + 2-year post-secondary diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Publisher

K212

Aspen

Job description

October 2, 2026

THE RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

TEMPORARY SENIOR SECRETARY ELEMENTARY - NO SUPERVISION

SCHOOL: Pine View Public School, Petawawa

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week, 10 months per year

TERM: Temporary, full-time; December 7, 2026 until December 7, 2027 (or the return of the incumbent)

RATE OF PAY: $35.90 - $36.71 (Group 9)

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of Grade 12 education (or equivalent) plus an additional relevant two-year post-secondary diploma. Excellent keyboarding skills plus a working knowledge of software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Publisher, and K212 and Aspen) used by the Board's schools. It is desirable that the candidate has a general knowledge of the Boards operation, routines, personnel and policies. A high degree of initiative and independent judgment is required. The candidate must have the ability to deal professionally and effectively with staff, students and parents. Minimum of one-year experience required, two years of experience is preferred.

DUTIES:

A key member of the office team, the primary function of the Senior Secretary Elementary – No Supervision is to ensure the effective daily operation of the office by providing administrative and secretarial support to staff, and by assisting students, parents and the public.

Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in the CUPE 1321 Collective Agreement and the RCDSB Administrative Procedures. Members of the bargaining unit will be given first consideration. The Board reserves the right not to fill a position.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening criminal background check and educational qualifications acceptable to the District.

The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources [e-mail] throughout any stage of the recruitment process.

The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. For more information, please visit the RCDSB Careers page.