Temporary part-time (50% - 18 hrs and 45 min per week) Administrative Assistant
- White City, SK, Canada
Hourly rate range: $24.31- $28.43. · Part-time
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- Hourly rate range: $24.31- $28.43.
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- Part-time
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Original job description
We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Administrative Assistant position at Ecole White City School in the community of White City. Ecole White City School offers grade K - 8 programming to an enrolment of approximately 520 students. White City is located 27 km east of Regina. This is a temporary part-time position that will commence as soon as possible and ends on January 31, 2027, or upon return of incumbent, whichever is earlier. There is a possibility for an extension.
Role Overview
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing general administrative assistance and support to the Principal and Vice-Principal and organizing and maintaining an efficient school office that contributes to the smooth operation of the school for the benefit of administrators, staff, students and parents, while projecting a professional image as a first point of contact for the school.
What You Will Do
- The Administrative Assistant provides support in communication by:
- Supporting the Principal in the development and distribution of school newsletters, website updates, digital signage, student handbooks and other means of communication, consistent with Division standards, both internally and with parents/guardians and the broader community.
- Maintaining internal communication systems to ensure all staff assigned to and associated with the school are aware of needed information via electronic, printed and other means.
- Assisting students and parents/guardians by explaining school and school division operating procedures, policies and events.
- Greeting and directing visitors, itinerant staff and contractors and responding to telephone, e-mail and in-person inquiries and requests, or directing them to appropriate staff members or students, in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
- Maintaining an accurate and up to date school events calendar.
- The Administrative Assistant provides support in records management by:
- Establishing, maintaining and monitoring accurate, organized and efficient electronic and manual filing systems, ensuring that final documents are filed in accordance with Division procedures, finding/retrieving printed and electronic documents efficiently, and performing an annual print and electronic records cull consistent with the Records Retention Guide and relevant Administrative Procedures.
- Gathering, entering, collating and formatting data and information in an accurate and timely manner.
- Registering new students, securing appropriate student records, maintaining confidential student records, and transferring records for students moving to other schools.
- The Administrative Assistant provides support in financial management by:
- Preparing and coding invoices and purchasing card transactions and performing other financial/accounting functions for school-based budget allocations and school generated funds in an accurate and timely manner, consistent with Division standards.
- Assisting the Principal in preparing and monitoring the school-based budget and school generated funds.
- Preparing requisitions/purchase orders for supplies and maintaining an inventory of office and school supplies.
- The Administrative Assistant provides support in human resource management by:
- Assisting the Principal in the orientation of new staff and substitutes to location-specific procedures and expectations, provides technology and keys, etc.
- Performs other duties as may be required or assigned by the School Administrator.
- Responsibilities may vary depending on FTE Allocation for each school.
- A minimum of one (1) year post-secondary education in a field such as business administration or office administration.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in an office setting in a large and diverse organization.
- High degree of proficiency in database software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting.
- Ability to operate office equipment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to display professionalism in all relationships and interactions.
- Knowledge of MSS, Teacher Logic, Navision, Absence Management, SDS, SGF, Conference Manager, Permission Click, and/or SWIS would be an asset.
- Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
- Hourly rate range: $24.31- $28.43.
- 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
- Employer matched pension plan.
- Hours of work are 18 hours and 45 minutes per week; exact scheduling to be determined. Administrative Assistants are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.
- Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the non-unionized Conditions of Employment agreement.
- For further details of the position, contact Melissa Wasilow, Principal of Ecole White City School by email melissa.wasilow@pvsd.ca or calling the school at 306-781-2115.
- Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email. Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Principal and Vice-Principal, maintain an efficient school office, and serve as a professional first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors. Manage school communications and records, support student registration, process financial transactions and purchasing, and assist with onboarding new staff and substitutes.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of post-secondary education in business or office administration and at least one year of office experience in a large, diverse organization. Candidates should be proficient with database software and Microsoft Office, understand basic accounting, operate office equipment, communicate professionally, and protect confidential information.
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Office Administration
- Communication
- Records Management
- Data Entry
- Financial Management
- Basic Accounting
- Budget Monitoring
- Invoice Processing
- Purchasing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Database Software
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal Skills
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Employer-Matched Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Melissa Wasilow
Hiring contact email
melissa.wasilow@pvsd.ca
Categories
- Administrative
- Education
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Administrative Assistant
- School Office
- Education Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Database Software
- Student Registration
- Student Records
- Records Retention
- Confidential Records
- School Communications
- Newsletters
- Digital Signage
- Event Calendar
- Invoice Processing
- Purchasing Cards
- Basic Accounting
- School Budget
- School-Generated Funds
- Purchase Orders
- Inventory Management
- Staff Orientation
- MSS
- Teacher Logic
- Navision
- Absence Management
- SDS
- SWIS