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School Secretary

Tsiigehtchic, NT
Mid Level
temporary

About the role

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Tsiigehtchic

Department Information

Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council

Job Information

This position is located at the Chief Paul Niditichie School in Tsiigehtchic and reports to the Principal. The School Secretary is responsible for the provision of reception, administrative and clerical support to the School Administrators and school employees and students in accordance with Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) acts, regulations, Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council (BDDEC) policies and procedures. The incumbent supports the effective delivery of school programming.

As a member of the school team, the incumbent works closely with the administrative and school staff. The incumbent is the first point of contact for clients coming into the school. The incumbent greets and directs visitors to the office to the appropriate person or service, answers and forwards telephone calls, takes messages, schedules appointments and performs related clerical duties including responding to visitors inquiries and requests for information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of various computer programs and ability to operate a desktop and must be familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
Strong organizational and time management skills; and
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of tact and discretion while working in a fast paced environment is critical

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
The incumbent would normally attain the required knowledge and skills through completion of a two-year post-secondary administration program combined with a minimum of three years related administrative experience

Equivalencies may include but are not limited to:
Grade 12 and five (5) years related experience

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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