Job Description

School District 22 is hiring for a District Receptionist - Board Office. You must be a self-starter and have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. This a permanent fulltime position, working 35 hours per week with annual vacation entitlement. This position is temporary to January 30, 2026.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the secretary-treasurer / executive assistant corporate, the incumbent performs clerical / receptionist duties including operating the switchboard, processing mail, and providing support to various district departments.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reception duties including receiving all visitors to the office, operating the switchboard, receiving, screening and directing phone calls and booking meeting rooms. Communicating with the public, staff, students and others, responding to inquiries and providing general information. Maintaining current information on school district activities and updating the district website. Explaining work procedures for receptionist relief. Processing all incoming and outgoing mail including courier services, inter-school mail, month end processes and maintaining postage in the metre. Providing general clerical duties and maintaining a variety of files and records including scanning and entering data, and performing word processing duties. Reconciling petty cash funds, receiving and receipting of monies. Processing month end accounts receivable statements. Assisting other district departments with assigned tasks.

Required Education and Experience:

Grade 12 plus six months of a post-secondary office or business administration certificate including basic accounting courses equivalent to Okanagan College BAC 11 and BAC 12. Six months of recent successful experience in a school or district based clerical position. Keyboarding 40 wpm.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Ability to follow established policies and procedures with some judgement for a variety of duties, and ensure duties are performed accurately and completely. Proven computer skills to accurately and efficiently utilize standard office equipment and communication technology, word processing, database management and spreadsheet programs. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in accordance with current policies and practices. Physical capability to perform the job duties in a standard office environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

WAGE

: $27.78 per hour

SHIFT

: 35 hours per week - permanent fulltime position (temporary to January 30, 2026)


This is a union position, CUPE Local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is set out above.


While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.


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