Original job description
SCHOOL SECRETARY - CASUAL
Al Amal Academy
Competition #PLSD-2269
We are currently looking for professional, skilled, and dependable Casual School Secretaries to support the day-to-day administrative and secretarial operations at Al Amal Academy in Norhwest Calgary. Casual secretary opportunities will continue to be available throughout the 2026–2027 school year, based on the operational needs of the school. Successful candidates may be contacted as opportunities arise to provide administrative support to the principal, staff, students, and visitors to the office by managing office tasks, providing courteous assistance via telephone, email, and mail, and coordinating internal and external communications.
The Casual School Secretary role is similar in nature to a substitute teaching position in that casual secretaries are called upon to provide temporary coverage when regular school office staff are absent or otherwise unavailable. Assignments may vary in duration and frequency depending on staffing requirements and school operational needs. Casual secretaries are expected to perform the duties associated with the position in a professional, organized, and confidential manner while supporting the continuity and effective operation of the school office.
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interact with students and staff in a professional and meaningful manner. Expectations include an organized, professional, and confidential approach in person, over the telephone, and through written correspondence. Previous experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment would be considered an asset. Preference will be given to applicants with an Elementary Education background.
Al-Amal Academy is located in North West Calgary and provides an Islamic learning environment that offers an accredited program of studies compliant with the Alberta curriculum. Al-Amal Academy is a K-9 school that offers a wide variety of learning opportunities including regular classroom studies as well as foreign language, computer science and sports groups. Please visit the school website at al-amalacademy.com for more detailed information.
Please send a cover letter and resume, along with the names and contact information of three professional references. Please quote competition number PLSD-2269 on your application.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.
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Responsibilities
Provide temporary coverage for school office staff and support the principal, staff, students, and visitors with day-to-day administrative and secretarial operations. Manage office tasks, respond courteously to telephone, email, and mail inquiries, and coordinate communications in a professional, organized, and confidential manner.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to interact professionally with students and staff while handling office work confidentially. Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment is an asset, and preference is given to applicants with an elementary education background; satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Intervention Checks are required before starting.
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Telephone Communication
- Administrative Support
- Office Management
- Organization
- Confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Internal Communications
- External Communications
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- School Secretary
- Administrative Support
- Secretarial Operations
- School Office
- Office Tasks
- Telephone
- Email
- Mail
- Internal Communications
- External Communications
- Confidentiality
- Elementary Education
- Alberta Curriculum
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Intervention Check
- Temporary Coverage