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The role involves replacing absent Administrative or Library Assistants to ensure the efficient operation of school offices and libraries. It requires daily interaction with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A college diploma in office administration and previous experience in an educational environment are preferred.
Education
- high school
- professional certificate
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Windows Environment
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Data Entry
- Accounting Software
- Banking Software
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Independent Work
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Randi Piovesan
Categories
- Administrative
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Administrative Assistant
- Library Assistant
- Microsoft Office
- Windows
- Office Administration
- Education
- K-12
- Secretarial Experience
- Data Base
- Accounting Software
- Banking Software
Original job description
Position: Casual Administrative & Library Assistants
Hours of Work: Casual
Rate of Pay: $25.70/hour
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB
As one of the area’s largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.
Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s web site at.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Principal or designate, replaces the absent Administrative Assistant or Library Assistant, ensuring the efficient operation of the School Office or Library as well as specific functions required by the school or Board Offices. Involvement with students, staff, parents and stakeholders occurs on a daily basis
Qualifications
Ontario High School diploma or equivalent required. A valid Driver’s license and the willingness and ability to travel for school board related business required. College diploma in a secretarial/office administration discipline preferred. Equivalent qualifications and/or expertise as determined by the Human Resources Manager may be considered. Demonstrated experience in a Windows environment and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite required. Willingness and ability to acquire skills in data base, accounting, banking and other related software applications is essential. The following attributes are necessary: excellent office skills; ability to deal with tact and sound judgement in oral and written communications with students, staff and the public; the ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimum supervision; and the ability to work independently in a team environment. Previous secretarial experience an asset and experience in an education environment will be preferred
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application/portfolio – Attention Randi Piovesan, Human Resources Assistant. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities
Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board 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 accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process
