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Applications are invited for a Full Time Permanent (7.5 hrs/day) Administrative Assistant at Porcupine Plain Comprehensive School with duties to commence January 3rd, 2019. Hours of work will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Core functions will involve entering and monitoring attendance, typing, filing, mail distribution, photocopying, computation, telephone answering and other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Requirements for the position:
Testing in any of these areas may be a requirement prior to awarding of position.
- Possess a Grade 12 education.
- Minimum of one-year office, administrative assistant or secretarial training at a recognized institution accepted by the Board of Education is preferred.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to employ a team approach and possess a caring attitude toward elementary-aged children.
- Advanced knowledge in business English, spelling, and punctuation.
- Strong understanding of accounting practices.
- Knowledge in the operation of office equipment: such as - photocopier, telephone/switchboard, intercom, scanner and computer.
- Demonstrated knowledge of methods and procedures used in maintaining an office.
- Proficiency in the operation of computers and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Maplewood & Navision would be considered an asset.
- Ability to problem solve data processing issues.
- Ability to be creative and flexible in reacting to emergent or unexpected circumstances.
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality relative to school division operations.
- Be willing to join the Local CUPE 4875 union.
Essential Skills
- Computer use
Work Setting
- Public sector
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- MS Word
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Internet browser