Casual Secretary
- Brantford, ON, Canada
Part-time
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CASUAL SECRETARY
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking candidates for the Casual Secretary pool. Casual Secretaries work on-call and must be able to provide secretarial services in a school or administration office, replacing regular secretaries who are absent.
Candidates Must Possess
About Us
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 29 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.
As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board
Michael McDonald
Chief Executive Officer & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: info@bhncdsb.ca
www.bhncdsb.ca
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking candidates for the Casual Secretary pool. Casual Secretaries work on-call and must be able to provide secretarial services in a school or administration office, replacing regular secretaries who are absent.
Candidates Must Possess
- Successful completion of one-year post-secondary secretarial studies program plus a minimum of two years of related job experience, or equivalent;
- Strong abilities in a computerized environment utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, student information system, accounting, desktop publishing, internet and email, as well as scanners and other office equipment;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced office setting (experience in a school environment preferred) with good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to function effectively with staff, students, parents, members of the public and others;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent telephone manners;
- Ability to deal with students in a calm, compassionate and professional manner;
- Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information; and
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
- Cover Letter; and
- Resume.
About Us
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 29 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.
As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board
Michael McDonald
Chief Executive Officer & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: info@bhncdsb.ca
www.bhncdsb.ca
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Responsibilities
Provide on-call secretarial coverage in school and administration offices, replacing regular secretaries when they are absent. Support office operations while communicating professionally with staff, students, parents, and members of the public, and handling confidential information appropriately.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed a one-year post-secondary secretarial studies program and have at least two years of related experience, or equivalent qualifications. They must demonstrate strong computer and office equipment skills, effective communication and interpersonal abilities, sound time management and prioritization, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Secretarial Services
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Student Information Systems
- Accounting Software
- Desktop Publishing
- Internet and Email
- Office Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Telephone Etiquette
- Confidentiality
- Problem Solving
- Student Support
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- Administrative
- Education
Keywords
- Casual Secretary
- Secretarial Studies
- Secretarial Services
- School Office
- Administration Office
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Student Information System
- Accounting
- Desktop Publishing
- Internet
- Scanners
- Office Equipment
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Telephone Etiquette
- Confidential Information
- Problem Solving
- Student Support
- On-Call Work
- Education