School District # (Vancouver) Hiring for Office Administration Job at Vancouver Full Time

Work in BC’s most culturally diverse and urban school district, Vancouver School District No. 39. Set in one of the world’s most livable cities, Vancouver is a community-minded district seeking talented educators, progressive leaders, and skilled support staff to enrich the learning experience of Vancouver’s 50,000 students.

The Vancouver Board of Education welcomes applications for the position of:

Office Administration

**On-Call Position**

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

Once hired, you can choose to remain on the on-call list or you can apply to the VSB’s internal postings which include temporary contracts and continuing/permanent positions. School-based positions are generally 10 month positions (offices closed during school breaks); whereas, positions in the VSB Main Office are generally full-time, 12 month positions. All permanent positions include a comprehensive benefits package (including extended health, dental and municipal pension plan) after passing a probation period of 16 weeks.

When working in our schools, you will use your excellent customer service skills to answer the phone, manage the school office, and help direct on-call staff. You will also perform clerical duties including reconciling and processing accounts and invoices and composing and preparing 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 the staff and students.

Pay rates are determined by your technical skill level (Word/Excel/Typing) and whether you pass an accounting knowledge assessment:

General Rate: $25.90/hour plus 18.6% in lieu of benefits (total = $30.72/hour)

Rate for positions requiring higher technical skills + accounting knowledge: $29.68/hour plus 18.6% in lieu of benefits (total = $35.20/hour)

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 HRIS, payroll, or accounting system is an asset

Must be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid Level 2 Certificate 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 a strong asset

Your application must include:
Cover letter

Resume

Three reference names (must be supervisors), email addresses and telephone numbers

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

The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community strives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student community.

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