Casual Clerical

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

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 computerphotocopier 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
• Shortterm 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 7000 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 82000 and expected to grow to 104000 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