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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - SS-96: Secretary Secondary
Posted on May 09, 2024 by Employer details School District #45 (West Vancouver)
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POSTED: May 8, 2024 <p>CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, May 15, 2024 <p>COMPETITION # SS-2023-96 <p>SECRETARY - SECONDARY <p>Permanent Assignment<p>West Vancouver Secondary School<p>Effective Immediately<p>35 hours per week<p>Salary starts at $26.25/hr at Step 1Why West Vancouver Schools? <p>West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.Summary of Duties: <p>Reporting to and under the daily direction and guidance of the Administrative Assistant, the Secretary is responsible for providing various general secretarial services for the school, using both computerized and manual systems. The duties and responsibilities assigned will vary for each position, based on individual school needs. <p> composes and prepares routine correspondence; enters data, designs, types, formats, edits and/ or proofreads a variety of materials<p> retrieves, compiles and/or prepares various operational information (e.g. permanent record cards, interim reports, transcripts, passport to education) <p> gathers, solicits articles/ photos from staff, students, parents, community groups; types/ formats and issues approved school newsletters/ papers<p> photocopies, files, cuts, punches, staples, labels and collates materials (e.g. mailouts, provincial exams)<p> sorts/ screens and distributes mail/delivers to Post Office<p> provides backup front counter reception and switchboard services; relays messages; calls students to office; directs visitors; answers routine inquiries from students, parents, staff, community, etc. on various school matters; receives/ records students who are late or require early dismissal; ensures authorization; issues appropriate slip<p> provides information, takes student registrations/ transfers and confirms documentation; sets up appointments with counselor; establishes and maintains files (i.e. student files, PR cards, etc.); requests/ forwards student files <p> operates standard office equipment including computer (word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, graphics, scanners, student information system, data entry, power point), E-mail, PA system, switchboard, postage meter, photocopier, facsimile <p> performs other comparable duties as assigned which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description <p>The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca . Required Qualifications and Experience: Grade 12 Graduation<p> Good command of written/ spoken English (grammar, spelling, punctuation)<p> Ability to use judgement and tact in providing information<p> Good knowledge of office procedures and standard office equipment including Windows based office computer systems and business software<p> Minimum keyboarding speed of 50 wpm<p> Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills<p> Ability to meet deadlines and deal effectively with constant interruptions OR an equivalent combination of training and experienceDesirable Qualifications and Experience Knowledge of School District administrative software<p> Knowledge of School District operations<p> St. Johns Ambulance-Emergency First Aid Certificate or SOFA with CPR<p> Fluency in written and spoken French (some schools)<p> Secretarial training at post-secondary level <- LocationVancouver, BC
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2770368
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