Job Description

Mission

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The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.


When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

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This is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Support Staff Temporary Roster

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CBE Human Resources manages a roster of contingent casual on-call workers who are engaged to temporarily replace staff absences and to work on short-term assignments. Work assignments may be scheduled in advance or the morning of the job. Casual roster staff enjoys the flexibility of working in schools and departments full-time or part-time with a minimum commitment of two days per week. If you are looking to work casually or if you would like to gain experience to move into a continuous position, the Support Staff Temporary Roster maybe the opportunity you are looking for.


We are looking for reliable, self-motivated people to join our temporary roster team as on-call Lunch Supervisors to assist with the following:

Supervise students during indoor and outdoor lunch break activities in an effective and timely manner. Promote a safe, secure, and caring environment. Potential assistance with the preparation and service of food items in food service facilities, milk programs, or special food event days.

By joining the CBE as a temporary Lunch Supervisor, you will enjoy:

A great work environment with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of students every day. $23.12 (Grade A) per hour to start, plus 6% vacation pay. Opportunities to advance your career.

Position Description

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Responsibilities

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Ability to work well with students and colleagues to establish a good communication and positive rapport. Ability to be alert and respond appropriately to situations of risk. Willingness to regularly enhance knowledge, skills, and strategies through personal development opportunities.

Food Preparation and Service:

Safely removes tables to and from storage areas as required. Sets up, arranges, and dismantles the lunch area. Sets out lunch amenities such as milk, emergency lunches or activity centers as required. Assists with the preparation and service of menu items, taking cash, ordering, and putting supplies away as required. Efficiently cleans up the food preparation area, sanitizes tabletops, sweeps the floor, mops up spills as necessary, and cleans chairs and equipment used for lunches on a regular basis. Ensures proper disposal of garbage and litter into designated garbage cans. Assists with hygiene routines and proper feeding techniques of students as the situation requires it.

Student Supervision and Interaction:

Supervises and interacts with students by focusing on the positives, modeling, and encouraging appropriate behaviour and manners. Remains alert to all situations that may represent a risk to students. Responds immediately by taking appropriate action to reinstate a safe, secure environment. Communicates effectively with students and staff to build rapport, ensuring tact and diplomacy when problem solving. Operates basic equipment, such as a microwave, TV, PA systems etc., to address student needs.

Administrative Tasks and Record-Keeping:

Records student attendance, absences, accidents, and behavior issues for data driven assessments, always ensuring the confidentiality of student information. Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to meet the purpose and accountabilities of the role. Attends related meetings and serves as a liaison with the school Principal or designate.

Professional Development and Communication:

Participates regularly in educational appropriate activities, scheduled programs, and workshops to enhance related knowledge, strategies, and skills.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Standard First Aid and CPR certificates preferred, however, applicants without may still be considered.


NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that range from a limited to medium There are a few tasks that are in the heavy lifting category (lifting over 20 kilograms), however co-worker assistance is available for such tasks as setting up tables, thereby making it a medium level position (lifting from 10 to 20 kilograms) for each worker. In addition to lifting from ground to above shoulder level, this position requires bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, walking, standing, sitting, and using hands in the preparation of foods, and the cleaning and moving of tables.

Be Part of Our Success

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A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.

Land Acknowledgement

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The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Metis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.