School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for a School Secretary B - Office. This is a 10 month position at 20 hours per week. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Grade 12 plus 6 months of a post-secondary office or business administration certificate, including basic accounting courses equivalent to Okanagan College BAC11 and BAC12 One year recent successful experience in a school district based secretarial position to gain broad office experience including the proven ability to operate the school district computer package and keyboarding skills Keyboarding 40 wpm Proven intermediate to advanced computer skills to accurately and efficiently utilize word processing spreadsheet, database, communications software KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS : Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, students and the public Proven ability to operate the school administrative computer package Ability to follow standardized procedures / instructions with minor variation ion work, referring problems to supervisor Proven organizational skills Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised and effectively troubleshoot and manage daily objectives and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem solve in emergency situations Incumbent needs to display the ability to be self-directed and self-motivated This is a union position, CUPE Local 5523.WAGE : 27.51SHIFT : 20 hours per weekWhile all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare as Indigenous ancestry. Posting #164