LEARNING CENTRE OFFICE ASSISTANT
School: Adult and Continuing Education, Central North Correctional Centre
Principal: Alison Chornobaj
Schedule: Full-time, 12 month permanent
Qualifications:
Required: Grade 12 diploma. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills combined with strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Detail oriented with strong clerical, organization, accuracy and coping skills. Able to problem solve, apply policies and procedures and work within deadlines. Strong computer skills; proficiency working with databases and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook. Advanced word-processing skills and website maintenance experience. A reliable vehicle is required to work between sites; mileage reimbursable at the board established rate.
Preferred: Experience with accounting systems (i.e. JD Edwards) and knowledge of basic accounting principles. Previous experience in a business environment is an asset.
The duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Learning Centre Office Assistant.
Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Cover letters may be addressed to the Principal listed above. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
