CG26-25 Administrative Assistant

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is now accepting external applications for: Administrative Assistant Permanent, full-time (35 hr/wk) Effective August 21, 2026. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the reception, clerical, secretarial and record keeping work of considerable variety and complexity in the operation of a school office. This position requires independence of judgment and action in dealing with the public, staff and students on a variety of matters relating to school operations. Examples of Work First point of contact for all school visitors Compose and respond to correspondence as required (including school newsletter). Schedule appointments. Prepare and photocopy a variety of materials. Prepares, processes and maintains records, as delegated, relating to the operation of the site and as necessary for Ministry reporting purposes (including 1701s, first aid/injury reports, and student records). Perform clerical work relating to material and service purchasing. Collect cash, issue receipts, prepare cash statements, keep accounts to trial balance and bank reconciliation, and bank deposits. Process incoming and outgoing mail (internal and external). Operate a variety of office equipment. Maintain a positive working relationship with school staff/students/parents/public. Provide occasional student supervision in the absence of supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills Proficient skill of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent and related Student Information Systems (SIS). Keyboarding skills of 60 words per minute or proof of competency in keyboarding skills. Have experience with current office equipment and be able to adapt to technological changes. Knowledge of Business English, punctuation, spelling and Business Math. Have training and/or experience in office procedures. Possess the ability to perform basic accounting. Ability to work under limited supervision. Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters. Ability to be adaptable to unpredictable situations. Ability to work well with students, parents, school staff and other district personnel. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and deal with interruptions. Required Training, Experience And Certification High school Diploma or Equivalent Office Administration Certificate plus one year of specific experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One to two years of recent and relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping and office administration in a computerized environment, ideally in a large school setting. First Aid would be an asset. Rate of pay $31.16/hr, as per Collective Agreement 440 For further information, please contact Kelsey Doolaar, Principal, 250-344-2201 Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you are qualified and interested in the above competition, please submit your electronic application (including at least two references who have supervised you) by Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (MST), via . Thank you for your interest in School District 6. Please note, only candidates moving forward in this process will be contacted for an interview. Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc Nations. We honour the cultures, languages and First Nations people of these territories.

The Administrative Assistant manages the reception, clerical, and record-keeping duties for a school office. Key tasks include handling correspondence, processing financial transactions, and maintaining student and site records.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and an Office Administration Certificate with relevant experience in accounting and office administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a keyboarding speed of 60 wpm are required.

• Cash handlingPreferred
• BookkeepingPreferred

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• Microsoft Office Suite
• Student Information Systems
• Keyboarding
• Business English
• Business Math
• Basic Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Office Administration
• Multi-tasking
• Record Keeping
• Cash Handling
• Bank Reconciliation

• Administrative
• Education
• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level