Casual Admin Assistants
- Brandon, MB, Canada
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Posting#: S2607900(S)
Posting Date: 13 Jul 2026
Posting Close Date: 31 Mar 2026 12:00 PM (CDT)
Category: Casual (On Call) Employment
Type: CASUAL (ON CALL) EMPLOYMENT
Description: Casual Admin Assistants
Location: Any/All Schools
Start Date: 13 Jul 2026
End Date: 30 Jun 2027
FTE/Hours: 0.01 per week
Brandon School Division is currently accepting applications for Casual (on call) Administrative Assistants for the 2026/27 school year.
Required Qualifications:
- Administrative Assistant Certificate (17-20-week program) and/or equivalent education.
- Financial Accounting coursework or certificates and/or equivalent education.
- A minimum of two (2) years Administrative Assistant experience, preferably within a school environment.
- A good working knowledge of computers and related business applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, EIS, PowerSchool, atrieveERP, SchoolCash online).
- Excellent mathematical skills are required to provide financial support and other duties as required.
- Effective writing skills are required to take messages, compose memos, update information/files, prepare bank deposits, and to write cheques.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally at all times.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to apply skills to work methods, processes and approaches while performing a variety of duties over the course of day-to-day activities while utilizing a strong secretarial skill set. Including but not limited to word processing, photocopying, data input, reception, faxing, emailing, customer service skills, and verified keyboarding skills of 50 wpm, with at least 95% accuracy.
- Requires the ability to read and comprehend a variety of documents while performing day-to-day tasks.
- Demonstrated ability in making quick decisions (e.g., injury) and remaining calm to communicate – seeking guidance from Principal when necessary.
- Demonstrated ability in handling unpleasant or agitated behaviours.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information in the workplace.
- The ability to work independently and cooperatively as an effective member of a team.
- Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Please refer to important application information below:
For the online application to be considered complete, the following REQUIRED DOCUMENTS must be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
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Salary as per COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.
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Casual, Resigned/Retired and Term Administrative Assistants who were employed with the Brandon School Division during the preceding four (4) months, and would like to request to be on the Casual List for the 2026/27 school year:
- Log-in to Atrieve and complete the Casual Support Staff Application or Renewal Form:
My Info > Documents & eForms > eForms > My eForms List - Renewal requests will be accepted until October 31, 2026.
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Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant at Brandon School Division will support daily school office operations, including messages, memos, files, bank deposits, cheques and financial support. They will also handle reception, customer service and data entry, and respond calmly to urgent situations such as injuries.
Requirements
Candidates need an Administrative Assistant certificate or equivalent, financial accounting coursework, and at least two years of administrative experience, preferably in a school. They must have strong computer, math, writing and typing skills (50 wpm, 95% accuracy), and hold a valid Class 5 driver's licence.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- PowerSchool
- atrieveERP
- EIS
- SchoolCash online
- word processing
- data entry
- keyboarding
- financial accounting
- bookkeeping
- cheque writing
- bank deposits
- mathematics
- written communication
- reception
- customer service
- confidentiality
- time management
- organization
- conflict de-escalation
- first aid response
- faxing
- photocopying
- teamwork
- independent work
Categories
- Administrative
- Government & Public Sector
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- administrative assistant
- school secretary
- school administration
- office administrator
- casual
- on call
- substitute
- Microsoft Office
- PowerSchool
- atrieveERP
- EIS
- SchoolCash
- bookkeeping
- accounts payable
- bank deposit
- reception
- data entry
- Brandon
- Manitoba
- school division
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Class 5 driver's licence
Tools
- Microsoft Office
- PowerSchool
- atrieveERP
- EIS
- SchoolCash online
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Administrative Assistant
- Financial Accounting