Description
CASUAL CLERICAL SUPPORT
Job Function:
Receives and directs people coming to the school or office
Takes and relays messages; provides general information and assistance to parents, students, the public and district staff by telephone or in person
Maintains and files a variety of material such as records, lists, reports, correspondence, etc.
Opens, sorts and distributes the mail
Duplicates, collates and distributes materials and forms
Operates and maintains office equipment
Performs duties with tact and discretion in a confidential manner
May include recording attendance
May be required in smaller schools to assist in the classroom to support general student learning
May involve student supervision
May involve library clerk duties
May involve knowledge of First Aid
Performs other assigned related duties which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by this job description
Qualifications:
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
Certificate in Office Administration or equivalent certificate
Minimum of one year recent experience in a clerical position
Basic knowledge of office procedures
Basic knowledge and skills in using office equipment such as a computer,photocopier, paper shredder, etc.
Minimum of 50 wpm accurate keyboarding speed
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students, parents and members of the community
Ability to work in a team/school setting and to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize a wide range of duties effectively and efficiently, and to work accurately under pressure at a high level of quality with constant interruptions
Hours of Work & Salary:
Casual shifts range from 4 to 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, while schools are in session
Short-term assignments may also be available
Casual employment may lead to a regular position in the district
Clerical pay starts at $29.14 per hour
Application process
To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page. Please include your resume, including copies of relevant certificates or diplomas and references.
Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.
New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.
The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.
New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.
