Strive to Excel ~ Serve with Humility ~ Lead with Integrity
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School is a respectful learning community that inspires academic excellence, creative expression, active healthy living and social responsibility in order to develop compassionate and confident individuals. SJR is an independent co-educational Kindergarten to Grade 12 university-preparatory day school that prepares students for university and the challenges of the world beyond. We invite applications for the following position:
School Administrative Assistant
Full-Time Term Position from July 13, 2026, to June 30, 2027
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School seeks an enthusiastic and outgoing individual to coordinate staffing assignments for substitute and cover teachers and provide administrative and clerical services in the Junior School, Middle School and Senior School offices. The candidate must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with young adolescents, parents, staff, administration and visitors to SJR. Previous experience working within a professional environment with young adolescents will be considered an asset, but not a requirement. Equally important is the ability to function independently and collaboratively within the administrative school team. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years’ experience in a scheduling/professional administrative assistant role. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). In addition, required skills include effective organization, time management, exceptional client relation services and database management skills. Problem solving, flexibility and adapting to changes are important attributes within this busy School and fast-paced office environment. Well-developed written communication skills with a high level of grammatical and spelling accuracy, excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, professional confidentiality and readiness to take initiative as well as direction are requirements for success in this position. The hours for this position will be from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Qualified applicants should forward their applications, including a cover letter and resume by June 19, 2026: to:
Attn: Human Resources
St. John’s-Ravenscourt School
400 South Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3T 3K5
F: (204) 477-2466
E: [email protected]
By submitting an application for employment, applicants consent to the School conducting inquiries into suitability for employment by contacting references provided and/or former employers, verification of academic records and any information publicly available online, including social media. The duration of this consent is limited from the time of my application to the time that hiring for the 2026-2027 school year is completed. This information will not be shared with any other organization or individual outside of the School, without your request or prior authorization, unless required or permitted by law.
In accordance with its employment equity policy, SJR encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all who apply; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. SJR is committed to promoting the welfare of our students. All qualified applicants will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to commencement of employment. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request any time during the recruitment process. Our Accessible employment policies and practices are available on request and in accessible formats. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats of communication and/or request an alternative method of applying for a position by contacting [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
