Operations Assistant, Regional Office

Operations Assistant

7 hours per day

Term Position effective November 16, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Wages commensurate with Job Band 2 ($23.37/hr - $29.21/hr)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, October 26, 2026

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees (AVRCE)

Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and accurately while on a flexible schedule.
• Proven clerical skills with strong communication, collaborative, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge and familiarity of the use of Bus Planner data base and the use of SAP modules including Materials Management (Procurement, creating purchase requisitions).
• Two year secretarial/clerical training at a Community College or equivalent is required. 

Requirements:

• Previous office experience.
• The ability to communicate effectively on the phone with parents, public and staff.
• Experience with a database program to enter accurate data, run reports and search the database such as the Bus Planner Program.
• View, distribute and electronically file emails.
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, databases, internet including email.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and SAP.
• Accurate typing skills and precise electronic filing skills.
• Prepare, photocopy, assemble and distribute documents.
• Create and proceess purchase requisitions in S/4HANA and familiarity with other S/4HANA titles.
• Familiarity with current office procedures and equipment.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently, to work as part of a team and to exercise good judgment, take initiative and accept responsibility, and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Enthusiasm and a pleasant manner.

All applications will be considered in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees Policy:

• This position is first available to current “Non-Union” employees of the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education.
• Second, this position is available to Employment Equity external candidates.
• Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates who are not members of the identified peoples will be considered for this position.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca or (902) 538-4600. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.