Administrative Support 1
Location: Central Services - Business Services
18 hours weekly following the school operational calendar - schedule to be determined with the successful applicant
Commencing August 24, 2026. This is a continuous 10-month position.
Salary grid is $19.09 to $27.61 per hour, grid placement is determined based on qualifications and experience.
Are you a detail oriented professional who takes pride in accuracy and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Join our Central Services team and play a key role in safeguarding the integrity of the Division’s purchasing card program. This administrative work directly supports schools and staff across the division.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day administration of the Division’s purchasing card (P-Card) program, providing essential support to the Central Services accounting team and direct assistance to cardholders.
As a detailed, compliance-focused team member, you will support the program by:
- Auditing transaction receipts to ensure full completeness and documentation.
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Verifying cardholder data entry for system accuracy and formatting.
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Cross-referencing submissions against established Division financial policies.
Required qualifications :
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Post-secondary certificate or diploma in office administration, bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and course-specific training may be considered).
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Minimum of two years of clerical office experience that includes processing financial documents, verifying records, or handling high-volume digital paperwork.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to explain financial policies to division staff in a supportive and professional manner.
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Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy, with the ability to review a large volume of transaction records for policy compliance while consistently meeting monthly accounting deadlines.
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Competency navigating specialized financial software and email inboxes (experience with Atrieve ERP, BMO Spend Dynamics and/or Google Suite/Gmail is a definite asset).
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An independent worker with the critical thinking skills to research discrepancies and the judgment to seek clarification when needed.
For more information about Red Deer Public Schools, visit our website at:
This competition will remain open until a suitable
candidate is found and will close without notice once a shortlist has been
selected.
All internal and external applicants from any current
assignment are welcome to apply for this position.
Application process:
Applications will only be accepted through Apply to Education by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Applicants are asked to create a free online portfolio - please for step by step instructions.
Please note that applications submitted in person, email or fax are no longer accepted. A resume, cover letter and list of references are required for all applications.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that
only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable
Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees. We reserve the
right to contact your most recent employer.
