Job Description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls approximately 24,000 students (including over 3000 students who self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 51 school sites with 33 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for its students and staff. Under the supervision of the Health & Safety Manager - WorkSafe Injury Management , this position will primarily be assisting/working with WorkSafeBC (WCB) and personnel from the partner School Districts in the completion of appropriate claims documentation and effective management of occupational injuries in accordance with the Workers Compensation Act. Qualifications: Applicants must have:

• completed Grade 12 (Senior Secondary School Graduation);
• six (6) months secretarial training (Office Administration Program) at a Community College or equivalent post-secondary education in Disability Management or Human Resources or Business;
• six (6) months previous experience in a related position including Disability Management/Human Resources;
• successful completion of District clerical assessment;
• knowledge and experience with word processing skills and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.) as well as Outlook;
• a net typing speed of fifty (50) words per minute;
• excellent interpersonal skills;

Applicants will be expected to:

• maintain a high quality of work including accuracy and dependability;
• make independent decisions by applying Law/Policy (WorkSafeBC Act);
• exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism;
• apply strong organizational and time management skills to handle a high volume of claims;
• effectively communicate confidential and sensitive information to a variety of clients, both orally and in writing, using discretion and tact;
• work alone and within a team environment.

This is a part-time position with a competitive salary ($26.00/hour) Seventeen and one half (17.5) hours per week, twelve (12) months of the year Qualified candidates are invited to apply online complete with cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and 3 references. This will be posted until filled.