AMDSB - Secretary - Daily Occasional or Long-Term Assignment

OSSTF-ESSP

Secretary

(Daily Occasional/Long-Term Assignment)

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage , inspire , innovate , because we are always learning .

Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity supporting the day-to-day office functions in a school?

Hours of Work:  Casual/Call-in basis, Monday - Friday, from September to June (10 months)

Start Date:  As soon as possible

Compensation Package Details:

Daily Rate: $24.28 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement

Long-Term Assignment Rate: $26.56 per hour + vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement

Pension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:

• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

Responsibilities

The school secretary serves as a liaison with the Administration, staff, students and community as the first point of contact. They provide expertise and support for the student information system (ASPEN) and staff absence management system (Smartfind Express) while supporting the day-to-day operations in the school.

Qualifications

• One year college level certificate or diploma in office administration or related field of study and/or equivalent experience working in an office setting;
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel in a Windows XP computer environment;
• Working knowledge of Gsuite;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities;
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Willingness to acquire skills in Board specific programs e.g. ASPEN, Smartfind Express;
• Access to a reliable method of transportation and ability to attend specific schools;
• Availability to accept assignments on a casual basis during the day and with short notice.

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments;
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers;
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration;
• Competitive compensation package, which is outlined above.

Interested applicants are requested to apply through Apply to Education.

If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.

Please note that your application has not been successfully submitted until it appears in your Job Application Log. Click the [Apply] button on the bottom right-hand corner of the job description page to view this.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process, upon request.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Director of Education