Secretarial/Support Staff

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is a dynamic Catholic school board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services from a Catholic faith perspective.

DPCDSB, one of Ontario’s largest school boards in Ontario, is comprised of approximately 73,000 students enrolled in 151 schools (125 elementary and 26 secondary) throughout the diverse GTA municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville.

DPCDSB employs approximately 8,000 faculty and staff to deliver and support its Catholic educational mission.

Casual Support Staff / Clerical Support Staff

Salary : $22.35 / hour

Position Summary

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board welcomes all applications for the Casual Secretarial / Clerical Support Staff position.

The Casual Secretarial / Clerical Support Staff will provide clerical and secretarial support necessary for the efficient operation of school offices and Board Offices, in the absence of a permanent secretary.

The assignments may be located at any of the schools in our district. As a Casual Secretarial / Clerical Support Staff, you will have the opportunity to select school locations you would like to support.

Casual Secretarial / Clerical Support Staff will be placed according to operational needs, day-to-day or on a short-term assignment.

If you meet the requirements for the position, selected candidates will be sent skill tests to be completed (excel, word, data entry and typing), if the candidate is successful in all the test requirements, the candidate will be contacted for an interview.

Please see the requirements below :

• A Secondary School Graduation Diploma
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office (all applications)
• Expertise in the use of computer technology (e.g. email, spreadsheets and internet applications)
• Minimum typing 30 words per minute
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Commitment to providing a friendly, supportive and welcoming environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to acquire skills in Board specific programs (Student Information Systems, IREN, other board applications)
• 1-4 years of recent working experience in an office environment
• Availability to accept assignments on a casual basis during the day and with short notice

Experience in the following areas would be an asset :

• Bookkeeping and budget skills
• Familiarity with School Board regulations / policies and procedures
• Reception / Switchboard
• Ability to adapt to changing and different environments
• A valid drivers license is an asset
• First Aid Certification

To be considered for this position, please forward your resume and a covering letter quoting File : Casual Support Staff detailing your experience and qualifications, by e-mail, to : [email protected]

For more details regarding the job description please contact us at (905) 890-0708 extension 24436.

ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.

Diversity and Inclusion :

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to :

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
• persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities.

If you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at (905) 890-0708 extension 24436 to provide your contact information.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.