Qualifications:

Required: Grade 12 diploma. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills in dealing with the public combined with strong, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Detail oriented with strong clerical, organization, accuracy and coping skills. Able to problem solve, make decisions, apply policies and procedures and work within deadlines. Strong computer skills; proficiency working with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and databases (internal and provincial) at the Intermediate level. Advanced word-processing skills, spreadsheet skills and website experience. A reliable vehicle is required to work between sites; mileage reimbursable at the board established rate.

Preferred: Experience with JD Edwards; knowledge of basic accounting principles; experience maintaining database systems. Experience in website maintenance. Previous experience in a business environment is an asset.

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job description for Learning Centre Office Assistant.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at www.applytoeducation.com. Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before the closing date listed. Cover letters may be addressed to Pam Pasmore Tye, Principal of Adult and Continuing Education. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. To view the posting on the ATE web-site, select “Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board.

To apply for this posting :

Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc.) applicant account

Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section

Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field

Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page.

Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.

Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Should you require assistance in registering for ATE, please contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

When determining who should be interviewed for the position, the Employer shall use only the information provided in the employee’s resume/application for the posted position per Article 14.03(b). New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Criminal Background Check - Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been short-listed for an interview will be contacted