Administrative and Clerical Roles commencing September 2024

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q? c?? y? - Katzie, the q'wa:n??'?n? - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district, where equity is deeply embedded and diversity welcomed. We are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. We work to continuously grow and improve our practices, celebrate our differences, and empower people to promote positive change in our communities. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognize the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 77,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

We have a variety of roles available. In these roles you may be assigned to work in any of our schools or District offices during the school year. Calls for work are put out through an automated dispatch system on the morning the jobs begin. Assignments vary in duration, subject to the needs of the District. As a condition of employment, administrative and clerical staff are required to be available full-time for a potential call to work Monday through Friday during the school year.

Please note there is no guarantee of work each day as work volume fluctuates throughout the year. Once you are hired you will have access to apply to full, or part time, postings.

Responsibilities Act confidentially and professionally at all times

Work independently and as part of a team

Adapt to changing priorities and time constraints, despite frequent interruptions

Demonstrate flexibility, as assignments can be called out on short notice and are subject to change

Answering questions from staff, students, parents and members of the public

You will be expected to work in a variety of environments including: elementary schools, secondary schools, and district offices. It will be your responsibility to ensure you can report to all locations. Skills and Experience Minimum of two years work experience in an office environment

Data entry into internal systems

Accurate keyboarding skills

Proficiency in the use of computers, specifically using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Sound knowledge of business office procedures

Professional communication skills

Previous customer service experience is an assetFinance and/or accounting experience is an asset for some administrative roles in the district. Please specify if you have these skills on your resume and cover letter.

Education

Completion of grade 12 or equivalent

Completion of a certificate/diploma in business administration or similar field is an asset Shortlisted candidates will be assessed prior to being invited in for an interview.

These roles will be commencing in September 2024.

All successful applicants are required to join the union, CUPE Local 728 upon hire. As per the CUPE collective agreement, the starting wage for this position is $27.48 per hour with an attractive benefit package which includes: Municipal Pension, health, vacation & sick benefits which are effective minimum 6 months based on hours.

Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for internal administrative and clerical positions as they become available. Pay rates vary depending on position.

This role will see a pay increase effective July 1, 2024.

Interested and qualified applicants can apply by clicking "apply" to the right of the posting.

Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.

Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to commencing employment. This is not required at the time of application.

Please take care to keep yourself, and others, safe! If you require further information, please feel free to email us at recruitment@surreyschools.ca.

Note: Due to the volume of applications under consideration, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Surrey Schools.