Description
of Equity and Student Achievement Promotion Pool
PASS Grade $66,708 - $75,082
About the Board
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.
Staff Wellness
At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.
Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.
About the Role
Successful candidates will be placed in a promotion pool to be eligible for a permanent position as they become available. They will also have access to long term casual assignments as an Executive Assistant should such assignments become available. The incumbent will provide confidential administrative support related to the Superintendent’s portfolio of responsibilities including school and system responsibilities. The incumbent will act as the front-line representative and a key communication liaison for trustees, members of Executive Council, school principals and vice principals, managers, system leaders, parent/guardian/caregivers, employee groups, and community partners. The incumbent will be a pro-active systems thinker who can effectively manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities and urgent timelines while maintaining strict confidentiality with all information shared verbally, written, internally and externally.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Receive and respond to inquiries and concerns, both verbal and written, from employees, community members, parent/guardian/caregivers on behalf of the Superintendent.
Research and compile required information for meetings, reports, inquiries, agendas and presentations on behalf of the Superintendent.
Maintain and administer the professional calendar of the Superintendent.
Support the organization and coordination of meetings, activities, and events related to the Superintendent’s portfolio of responsibilities.
Maintain confidential files and records, including budget tracking and reports.
Provide administrative support for Board committees.
Provide relief support / coverage in the event another Executive Assistant is absent.
Qualifications:
College diploma/certificate in Office Administration or related field of study.
Minimum five years of relevant experience in a senior administrative support role.
Comprehensive knowledge of Ministry of Education, Board policies and procedures, and the complex and reciprocal connections among different elements of the organization.
Demonstrated management, planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with an emphasis on teamwork, conflict resolution and client service with a foundation of reciprocity, human rights and equity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and high-level multi-tasking abilities.
Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to adapt to changes in priorities, assignments, and other disruptions on a day-to-day basis.
Experience and comfort with autonomy and decision making within a defined scope in a highly confidential environment.
Adaptability to support the Superintendent and members of Executive Council in a collaborative team environment with other Executive Assistants.
High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office and web meeting tools.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan, policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Board’s Equity Action Plan.
Knowledge of the Indigenous Education Circle Strategic Action Plan and an ability to provide a welcoming environment and engage ethically with Indigenous families and staff.
Demonstrate an anti-oppressive/anti-racist understanding and be responsive to the needs and interests of employees, community members, parent/guardian/caregivers.
Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/or work environment.
Availability and flexibility to work outside of regular business hours when required.
Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on October 25, 2024
Employment Equity Statement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.
HWDSB’s mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.
HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:
Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Persons who identify as women.
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).
As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.
HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Land Acknowledgement
HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Applicant Self-Identification Form
The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact humanresources@hwdsb.on.ca.
