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SCHOOL SECRETARY – SEASONAL ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary – Seasonal position (September to June recurring)
Job Code:
09OAD - Office Administration 09
Salary:
$25.89 - $30.18 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Join the team that's making a difference in the lives of Ontario's children and youth who are Blind and/or Low Vision and Deaf-Blind. The Ministry of Education, W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind in Brantford has an exciting opportunity for an experienced School Secretary to support the Elementary school program at the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind.
“Please note: The salary for this position as of January 1, 2022 is $25.89 - $30.18 per hour.”What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will provide confidential secretarial and administrative support services to the school Principal and support the delivery of the education programs and services at the W. Ross Macdonald School, Elementary school program.
You will:- Prepare a variety of documentation.
- Take minutes/notes.
- Provide reception services/answer calls/greet visitors/respond to general inquiries.
- Arrange for travel/meetings/events.
- Manage schedules/calendars.
- Type/prepare/file/retrieve and/or distribute a variety of correspondence, memos, reports, research documents, presentation materials
- Maintain and order supplies as required.
- Prepare and maintain financial contracts.
- Manage the Student Information System.
- Safe Schools Arrivals and Departures.
- Undertake various other clerical and administrative tasks as assigned.
How do I qualify?
Knowledge:
- You have advanced administrative/secretarial experience.
- You can demonstrate knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
- You have experience and proficiency using various software programs, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software.
- You are proficient in preparing, formatting, and coordinating a range of correspondence and documents.
- You have knowledge of office equipment including photocopiers and facsimile machines.
Technical Skills:- You have demonstrated experience using personal computers and software applications to prepare correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Outlook, and other standard software applications.
- You have demonstrated experience using office equipment.
Organizational, Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills:- You are organized and have time management and administrative skills to organize high volume of administrative and secretarial services, to set priorities and meet deadlines, to ensure a coordinated and efficient flow of information within office, program, and school areas.
- You have reasoning skills to determine what matters should be given priority when performing a variety of different administrative tasks with conflicting deadlines.
- You have problem solving skills to determine appropriate action for sensitive inquiries.
Communication and Customer Service Skills:- You have proven verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with and provide information to clients in a courteous and professional manner, on the telephone and in person.
- You have proven written communication skills to draft letters and memos.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 6, 2022 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
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