APPLY TO EDUCATION - 4010313

Comp. 26-82

Closing date: 2026-02-25  @ 4:00 pm EST

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools - Temporary                    

Location:               Corporate Board Office, Schumacher Ontario

Start date:              As soon as possible to June 30, 2026 (with the possibility of extension) or   return of absent employee

Vacancy Details:    Non-union Temporary Full Time Position

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Demonstrates strong organization, time management skills and attention to detail

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively balance priorities to meet deadlines under pressure

·         Advanced computer skills including work processing, spreadsheet, email, internet and presentation application, Microsoft Office Suite preferred

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work effectively as a member of a team, with the ability to provide cross-functional support

·         Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information with diplomacy

·         Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communications and conflict management skills

·         Ability to always maintain a professional demeanor

TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

·         Provide administrative support at the Executive level including researching, organizing, prioritizing and responding as appropriate to specific communications, correspondence and requests for information

·         Manage time, resources, workflow and deadlines

·         Respond to inquiries and requests, escalating more complex requests to appropriate senior staff members for resolution

·         Draft reports, as well as build, create, edit and review document content for the Superintendents and Director as required

·         Attend and document minutes and actions at various meetings

·         Coordinate and maintain various Superintendent of Schools (central region) activities as required

·         Compose and transpose correspondence and related documents from handwritten or electronic format at high levels of accuracy using the appropriate grammar

·         Participate in, and on occasion lead, various administrative initiatives including project work

·         Organize and maintain current files and records

·         Other assigned responsibilities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

·         2-year college diploma in secretarial studies, office administration or relevant post-secondary education general business/administration

·         5-7 years related experience or equivalent

·         Experience in the broader public sector, education environment is preferred

Salary:                                                                                                                                              

In accordance with the current non-union compensation schedule - $90,030.78 per year

Interested Candidates:

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