Administrative Assistant

HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50TEMPORARY K-12 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DAAXIIGAN SK'ADÁA NÉE K-12 SCHOOL START DATE : Effective as soon as possible or to the full return of the incumbent or no later than July 10, 2026 SALARY : $35.29 Per Hour HOURS OF WORK : Thirty-five (35) Hours Per Week The K-12 School Administrative Assistant acts as a confidential administrative assistant to the Principal, ensures the efficient operation of the school office and performs a variety of administrative assistant duties for the school staff as approved by the Principal. Qualifications : Grade 12 graduation, including typing 60 c.w.p.m., bookkeeping, and office procedures. One year of formal training beyond graduation in a field related to the assignment. Four years related experience. Working knowledge in computer operating systems and electronic student information systems. Ability to operate various office equipment including photocopier, facsimile, PA system, postage machine, laminator, and shredder. Ability to work with constant interruptions and to meet deadlines. Ability to develop procedures. Ability to use tact and diplomacy in contacts with parents, public, staff and students. Good knowledge of Business English, spelling and punctuation. Occasional supervisory responsibility over Records Clerk. Recognize and respect the confidential nature of all information related to students, parents, and staff, and ability to work with these people. An understanding of local Indigenous history and culture as well as contemporary Indigenous issues. For a full list of qualifications and typical duties, please consult the Handbook of CUPE Job Descriptions on the District website,. Please forward applications to : Selection Committee Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 PO Box 69, Village of Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 Facsimile : (250) 559-8473; E-mail : Application Deadline : OPEN UNTIL FILLED Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and / or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.