C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY

TEMPORARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 36 hours/week at Capilano Elementary School

From: September 15 ,2025 – July 3, 2026 (or return of incumbent)

Who We Are From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – “the natural place to learn” – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.

THE ROLE This is administrative, accounting and clerical work of considerable variety and complexity involving the provision of support services in an elementary school. An employee of this class directs and assists in the effective provision of administrative, secretarial, accounting, clerical and reception services in the school office. An incumbent exercises a considerable degree of independent judgment and action in dealing with the students, parents, staff, and the public on a variety of matters. After initial instructions and indoctrination, work is performed in accordance with established procedures under minimum supervision and is reviewed and evaluated in terms of conformance with established policy and procedures and effective services rendered to the students, parents, staff and the public. Unusual or difficult problems are referred to an administrator. The Elementary School Administrative Assistant exercises courtesy, discretion, diplomacy and patience in explaining and interpreting applicable rules, policies and procedures and in supplying information and assistance to students, parents, staff and the public.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, and policies governing elementary school operations.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures and of record keeping and accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of computer operation and software applications as related to the work.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and act with a considerable degree of independent judgment and action on a variety of matters.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the public and interpret and explain applicable rules, policies and procedures and supply information and assistance as required.
• Ability to operate a computer and software applications to prepare, maintain and produce a variety of materials in accordance with School District and Ministry methods and procedures.
• Ability to perform a variety of secretarial, clerical and accounting tasks accurately.
• Ability to administer basic first aid and support school medical protocols.
• Skill in the use of a computer and software applications and general office equipment.
• Superior clerical aptitude

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent plus basic first aid, supplemented by up to twelve months of related courses in keyboarding, computer operation and related software, desktop publishing, bookkeeping/accounting and commercial subjects. Two to four years experience related to the work or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This is a unionized position, and the current rate of pay is $ 3 5.69, shall be entitiled to benefits as per the Collective Agreement who have succesfully completed the prescribed period of probation. Please see Article 6.1 of the Collective Agreement for more information.

NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact HR for any questions, accommodations or specific requests at .

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Applying To This Posting Is a Two-step Process

• Create your profile on Make A Future
• Apply to this posting
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to m ove forward will be contacted.