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School Secretary
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:
$26.15 - $30.48 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. The Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Ministry of Education, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton has an exciting opportunity for an experienced School Secretary.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will provide the following secretarial and administrative support services to the school Principal and support the delivery of the education programs and services at the Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Elementary Program.
How do I qualify?
Knowledge and Experience
You have:- Advanced administrative/secretarial experience;
- Demonstrated knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures;
- Proficiency in preparing, formatting and coordinating a range of correspondence and documents;
- Demonstrated knowledge using Google workspaces to manage, share calendars, prepare/edit and store online documents, spreadsheets and presentations;
- Knowledge of office equipment including photocopiers and facsimile machines.
Technical Skills
You have:- Experience and proficiency using various software programs, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database software and email;
- Experience working with Google workspaces (gmail, drive, docs, calendar, meet and classroom);
- Working knowledge of PowerSchool and School Messenger.
Organizational, Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills
You have:- Organizational, 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;
- Reasoning skills to determine what matters should be given priority when performing a variety of different administrative tasks with conflicting deadlines;
- Reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate action for sensitive inquiries;
- Ability and knowledge of FIPPA - Privacy Laws and Confidentiality.
Communication and Customer Service Skills
You have:- Excellent language skills including fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture including receptive and expressive skills;
- Verbal communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective in-person and telephone reception, and exchange information with clients and/or the public;
- Ability to provide information to stakeholders, parents and students in a courteous and professional manner;
- Proven written communication skills to draft letters and memos.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Friday, April 28, 2023
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), Corporate Talent Programs 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.
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, May 12, 2023 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
