Executive Assistant

Description:

The successful candidate will possess:
1-3 years’ experience at the executive assistant level; post-secondary Office Administration certification / diploma; post-secondary Human Resources program and/or combination of relevant experience and education

Excellent communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills

Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, significant attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a wide variety of assignments with minimum supervision

A professional, service-oriented approach, including the ability to maintain a positive relationship with employees and employee groups, senior administration and partner groups and Board of Education

Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Power Point and Excel

Proven ability to plan and follow up on projects to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner

The ability to maintain information of a highly confidential nature

Preference may be given to those candidates with the following:

Experience working within the education sector

Experience supporting a Board of Education

Experience working in a human resources environment

This is a full-time, permanent (12 months/year), excluded position. The successful candidate has the option of working remotely or in-person on site at the District Administration Office in Ashcroft. The salary range for this position is $58,906 to $73,632 with an extensive benefits package.