Administrative Assistant - Surrey, Canada - School District #36 (Surrey)

School District #36 (Surrey)

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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SURREY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Superintendent's and Building Professional Capacity Departments

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q? íc?? y? - Katzie, the q'wa: n??'?n? - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district, where equity is deeply embedded and diversity welcomed.

We are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

We work to continuously grow and improve our practices, celebrate our differences, and empower people to promote positive change in our communities.

Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognize the importance of diversity of identity and thought.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey.

Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 77,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students.

The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

a strong work ethic and be able to work seamlessly with others in the superintendent's and building professional capacity departments, as part of a collaborative team

the ability to be self-directed and work on multiple tasks independently using initiative, sound judgment and diplomacy is required

excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to successfully work with members of the public in order to assist in resolution of issues

the ability to work under timeline pressures are key success attributes for the position

strong organization skills are crucial, multi-tasker, and a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage schedules, meetings and calendars is critical

other skills and attributes include extensive computer expertise, a demonstrated high level of motivation and pride in work, as well as the ability to be proactive, use initiative, work independently, and function as part of a team.

Previous experience in an elementary or secondary school and / or District level experience is an asset. Several years administrative experience in a public service setting is desirable.

Tasks will include:

providing information to and assisting a variety of stakeholders, including parents and district staff

supporting an assistant superintendent, director of instruction and two helping teachers in the work of Building Professional Capacity

handling correspondence

managing multiple budgets

maintaining files, records and reports, and event planning

This full-time position is based at the District Education Centre (DEC) and not at a school and is excluded from the union.

Surrey Schools values career growth and professional development and offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

Note:
Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.