THIS POSTING IS ONGOING UNTIL FILLED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE FULLY QUALIFIED WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED.

Additional Information:
As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email recruitment@vsb.bc.ca.
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 teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus up to one (1) year formal training in a business/office program and a minimum of two (2) years of office experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge and experience using Outlook, phone systems, and Microsoft Office/365 programs
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• This position will require the candidate complete work with a high degree of accuracy within a busy work environment
• Must be able to meet the following assessments: current Word and Excel (average = +65%), composing correspondence, and basic business math
• Must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid (OFA) certificate and will be required to perform OFA duties if assigned by the Principal. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other location

In this position, you will:

• Perform office functions to support the operation of Adult Education
• Assist in preparation and verification of Ministry reports (1701, SADE, TRAX, Provincial exam/registration)
• Prepare daily fee collections sheets and collect book deposits
• Perform accurate data entry of student information and registration, student record maintenance
• Maintain office records, reports, timetables, records and perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Photocopy materials
• May be required to work with SFE system to assist in placement of EOCs
• Answer telephone and act as receptionist to greet the public and provide accurate information, direction and assistance
• Type from copy and rough draft a variety of material including correspondence, reports, forms, statements, classroom materials, etc.
• Perform other work within the job band as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus up to one (1) year formal training in a business/office program and a minimum of two (2) years of office experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge and experience using Outlook, phone systems, and Microsoft Office/365 programs
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• This position will require the candidate complete work with a high degree of accuracy within a busy work environment
• Must be able to meet the following assessments: current Word and Excel (average = +65%), composing correspondence, and basic business math
• Must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid (OFA) certificate and will be required to perform OFA duties if assigned by the Principal. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations