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Administrative Assistant 1

Medicine Hat, Alberta
Mid Level
part_time

About the role

Medicine Hat Public School Division In accordance with Article 8 (a) of the Agreement between the

Board of Trustees and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 829.

Alexandra Middle School Administrative Assistant I This position will have some Library responsibilities

10-month work schedule from September to June

Part-Time – 0.5 FTE/18.75 hours per week

Effective Date: August 25, 2025 for the 2025-2026 School Year Alexandra Middle School is looking for a caring and dedicated individual to fill a part -time Administrative Assistant I position with some Library responsibilities .

Alexandra Middle School embraces a Middle School philosophy informed by the Circle of Courage. Therefore, we seek individuals who are enthusiastic, caring, and committed to working with this age group of learners and their unique characteristics. Alexandra Middle School has a student population of about 450 students from grade 7 – 9.

Responsibilities

  • Will include some library duties which could include taking leadership in organizing and maintaining the school library, facilitating literacy themes and book fairs, and assisting students and staff with accessing library resources.
  • Other related clerical duties such as filing, faxing, photocopying.
  • Reception: meeting, greeting, and directing people, answering telephone and giving messages to staff and students
  • Create, modify or prepare documents such as letters, memos, handbooks, reports, forms, minutes, newsletters etc.

Preference Will Be Given To Applicants With

  • Diploma or certificate in Office Administration and/or a related field is an asset
  • Previous administrative support and receptionist experience required
  • must have excellent telephone skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with staff, students and parents
  • ability to multi-task
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office
  • Computer system experience with programs such as Google Docs, and other educational software such as KevSoft, Atrieve and PowerSchool is an asset.
  • Experience working in a K-12 education environment is an asset.

This individual will also value a student-centered focus and a positive team/collaborative approach. The successful candidate must be aligned with the values and vision of Alexandra Middle School and Medicine Hat Public School Division.

If you have any questions about this position please contact Mr. Warren Buckler, Principal at or 403-928-6829.

Thank you for your interest in Medicine Hat Public School Division. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Peace Wapiti Public School Division

Education Administration Programs
201-500

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 5,800 Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in 36 schools, including nine Hutterite colony schools, two outreach schools, an online school, and educational programming at a group home facility.

The system provides schooling for students from Horse Lake First Nation and Kelly Lake Indigenous Community. Excluding the colony schools, the smallest school has an enrollment of 34 students and the largest has 623 students. Alternative Education provides flexible programming to 95 students. In the smaller and more rural high schools, some reliance is placed on distance education programs to augment the basic in-school offerings. Specialty programs exist to meet local needs.

PWPSD employs the full-time equivalent of 375 teachers and 600 non-teaching staff, in addition to a number of part-time and casual personnel. The Transportation Department manages 100 bus routes.

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