Elementary School Secretary Permanent FT Resurrection School, Brantford (1.0 FTE)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECRETARY

Full-time (35 Hours Per Week) - 10 Month Position

Start Date: January 5 2026; Duration: Permanent

The Elementary School Secretary works under the general direction of the School Principal and is responsible for performing required clerical addition to these duties the Elementary School Secretary prepares various reports for the Board maintains student records and contributes to the efficient functioning of the school and the welfare of the students.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of one-year post-secondary secretarial studies program plus a minimum of two years of related job experience or equivalent;
• Good working knowledge of a computerized environment utilizing word processing spread sheets student information system accounting desktop publishing internet and e-mail as well as scanners and other office equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced elementary school environment with good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to function effectively with staff students parents members of the public and others;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent telephone manners;
• Ability to deal with students in a calm compassionate and professional manner;
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information; and
• Familiar with Board policies and procedures related to elementary schools.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as secretary to the Principal and Vice-Principal performing all secretarial duties including preparation of correspondence reports and school newsletters maintenance of files and other day-to-day activities;
• Organize and provide secretarial services to the school under the direction of the Principal including answering the telephone and directing calls greeting visitors placing phone calls and distributing in-coming correspondence faxes and e-mails;
• Assist in the maintenance of school records/activities including maintenance of enrolment records OSRs family records daily attendance school/staff schedules class/school trips personnel and payroll reports accounting information accurate banking records statistical records/reports petty cash and fundraising cash;
• Assist and support activities dealing with students parents and/or general public;
• Prepare purchase orders for school/office supplies and tender orders for school supplies; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter; and
• Resume.

Preference is given to individuals in the Casual Secretary pool for all permanent Clerical positions.

About Us:

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13000 students from Brant Haldimand and Norfolk counties the City of Brantford Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging Teaching and Learning and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton London and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east London to the west and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living learning and work in pursuit of our values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring you requireaccommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process please email your request toin advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLKCATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive P.O. Box 217 Brantford ON N3T 5M8
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