Office Administration – Accounting Required

Overview

The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for: Office Administration On-call - Accounting Required (Office Support C).

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Various locations

Working Months: September to June each year

Hours: 7 hours per day

Salary: $33.98 per hour plus 20% in lieu of all benefits and stat holidays (14% if contributing to an existing municipal pension plan)

The Organization

Vancouver School Board (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. The VSB is a diverse school system committed to equity and inclusivity and to prioritizing students’ needs, well-being, and sense of belonging.

Our district supports staff and students through evidence-based decisions and a culture of humility and continuous improvement. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.

The Opportunity: Office Administration On-Call - Accounting Required (Office Support C)

The VSB is actively recruiting Office Administration staff for our on-call Office Support. Most office administration positions are school-based; however, depending on your skill-set, there are opportunities to build your career in Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments. This position is On-Call, but is busy throughout the year with an exception during school breaks (e.g., July, August, Spring/Christmas Break).

Once hired, employees can remain On-Call or apply to temporary contracts and continuing/permanent positions via the VSB internal job board. School-based positions are generally 10-month positions; positions in the VSB Main Office are generally full-time, 12-month positions. Permanent positions include a comprehensive benefits package (extended health, dental, and municipal pension plan) after a probation period of 16 weeks.

In this role you will use your customer service skills to answer the phone, manage the school office, and help direct On-Call staff. You will reconcile accounts, process invoices, and compose and prepare correspondence and reports. As an active member of the school community, you will contribute to a positive school culture and have a direct impact on staff and students.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12
• Related experience in an office environment or customer service
• Strong skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Completion of a certificate/diploma in the area of business administration or related field is an asset
• Experience working with an HCM (e.g., PeopleSoft), payroll, or accounting system is an asset
• Must be willing to obtain an Intermediate First Aid Certificate (2 days training) and be comfortable in the role of first aid attendant. Course fees are paid by the VSB and employees are paid at the regular day’s rate during the training.
• Knowledge, coursework, training, or experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping is required

Compensation

The salary for this position is $33.98/hour (7 hours/day) plus 20% in lieu of all benefits and stat holidays (14% if contributing to an existing municipal pension plan).

This position is 100% in-person/in-office at various VSB sites.

To Apply

• Create a profile on Make a Future
• Click "Apply Now" under ECE, EA and Support Staff positions
• Upload all supporting documents. Your application must include a cover letter, resume and your last 3 direct supervisors/managers as references.
• Answer the job posting questions
• Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.