Resource Services Secretary - Milton, Canada - Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education

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Milton, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID:
Competition # PDSB24-046)

The Ministry of Education, Ernest C.

Drury School for the Deaf, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch requires a highly skilled and motivated individual to provide secretarial/administrative services to the Principal, Resource Services Program and support the delivery of the resource services programs.

Provincial and Demonstration Schools operate schools and after school programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the individual children.

Join the team that's making a difference in the lives of Ontario's children and youth. The Ministry of Education, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton has an exciting opportunity for a Resource 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.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role you will provide the following secretarial and administrative support services to the Principal of Resource Services program.

You will:

Prepare a variety of documentation
Take minutes/notes
Answer calls/greet visitors/respond to general inquiries
Arrange for meetings between ASL Interpreters for staff and families
Manage schedules/calendars
Establish/maintain filing/correspondence/bring forward system
Maintain and order supplies as required and prepare financial statements/reports and deliver in alternate formats as necessary
Undertake various other clerical and administrative tasks as assigned
Update and Maintain education specific database
Perform Student Record Maintenance
Lead Event Planning and Coordination
Possess knowledge of school operation
Support teaching staff with timesheet recording
Field public inquiries
Special projects and other duties as assigned by the principal
Work collaboratively in a teambased environment

How do I qualify?:

Knowledge and Experience:

Advanced administrative/secretarial experience;
Demonstrated knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures;
Experience with managing the Student Information System;
Proficiency in preparing, formatting and coordinating a range of correspondence and documents.
Demonstrated knowledge to prepare reports and data results.

Technical Skills:

You have:

Demonstrated experience using office equipment including photocopiers and facsimile machines.

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 problemsolving skills to determine appropriate action for sensitive inquiries;
Ability and knowledge of FIPPA
Privacy Laws and Confidentiality.

Communication and Customer Service Skills:

You have:

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL);
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective inperson and telephone reception and the ability to use VRI, and exchange information with clients and/or the public;
Ability to provide messages using school messenger;
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
Understanding the job ad definitions

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Schedule:

3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Monday, April 15, 2024
Note:

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 ch