CG26-32 Administrative Assistant

Golden, BC, Canada

$31.16/hr, as per Collective Agreement 440 · Temporary

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Pay: $31.16/hr, as per Collective Agreement 440
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Nov 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Original job description

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting external applications for:

Administrative Assistant

Temporary, full-time (35 hr/wk)

Effective October 28, 2026 to December 9, 2026 or return of incumbent.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the reception, clerical, secretarial and record keeping work of considerable variety and complexity in the operation of a school office. This position requires independence of judgment and action in dealing with the public, staff and students on a variety of matters relating to school operations.

Examples of Work

First point of contact for all school visitors
Compose and respond to correspondence as required (including school newsletter).
Schedule appointments.
Prepare and photocopy a variety of materials.
Prepares, processes and maintains records, as delegated, relating to the operation of the site and as necessary for Ministry reporting purposes (including 1701s, first aid/injury reports, and student records).
Perform clerical work relating to material and service purchasing.
Collect cash, issue receipts, prepare cash statements, keep accounts to trial balance and bank reconciliation, and bank deposits.
Process incoming and outgoing mail (internal and external).
Operate a variety of office equipment.
Maintain a positive working relationship with school staff/students/parents/public.
Provide occasional student supervision in the absence of supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

Proficient skill of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent and related Student Information Systems (SIS).
Keyboarding skills of 60 words per minute or proof of competency in keyboarding skills.
Have experience with current office equipment and be able to adapt to technological changes.
Knowledge of Business English, punctuation, spelling and Business Math.
Have training and/or experience in office procedures.
Possess the ability to perform basic accounting.
Ability to work under limited supervision.
Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters.
Ability to be adaptable to unpredictable situations.
Ability to work well with students, parents, school staff and other district personnel.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and deal with interruptions.

Required Training, Experience And Certification

High school Diploma or Equivalent
Office Administration Certificate plus one year of specific experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
One to two years of recent and relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping and office administration in a computerized environment, ideally in a large school setting.
First Aid would be an asset.

Rate of pay

$31.16/hr, as per Collective Agreement 440

For further information, please contact Kelsey Doolaar, Principal, 250-344-2201

Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you) by Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (MST), via .

Thank you for your interest in School District 6. Please note, only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview.

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Nations. We honour the cultures, languages and First Nations people of these territories.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and provide reception, clerical, secretarial, correspondence, scheduling, and record-keeping support for school operations. Handle purchasing-related clerical work, cash and accounting tasks, mail, office equipment, and occasional student supervision.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an Office Administration Certificate with one year of specific experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants should have one to two years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, and computerized office administration experience, along with Microsoft Office and student information system proficiency, 60-word-per-minute keyboarding or equivalent competency, and the ability to work independently and handle confidential matters.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Student Information Systems
Keyboarding
Business English
Business Math
Office Administration
Basic Accounting
Bookkeeping
Record Keeping
Cash Handling
Bank Reconciliation
Confidentiality
Multitasking
Prioritization
Customer Service
Written Communication

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Hiring contact

Kelsey Doolaar

Keywords

Microsoft Office
Student Information Systems
Office Administration
School Office
Reception
Clerical Work
Secretarial Work
Record Keeping
Ministry Reporting
Student Records
1701 Reporting
First Aid and Injury Reports
Correspondence
School Newsletter
Appointment Scheduling
Purchasing
Cash Handling
Receipts
Cash Statements
Bookkeeping
Trial Balance
Bank Reconciliation
Bank Deposits
Mail Processing
Office Equipment
Business English
Business Math
Keyboarding
Confidentiality
Student Supervision

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