Office Administrative Assistant - French Fluency

the vancouver school board welcomes applications for the position of: office administrative assistant – french fluency required (office support c)

position type: permanent, full-time

salary: $35.83/hour + 5% second language premium

benefits: extensive benefits and municipal pension plan

location: 100% in-person at ecole jules quesnel (3050 crown street, vancouver)

hours/schedule: 7 hours/day, 5 days/week

working months: september to june each year

with deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of thexʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (musqueam), sḵwxwú7mesh úxwumixw (squamish nation) & səlilwətaɬ (tsleil-waututh nation).

at the vsb, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the vsb is one of canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

throughout the district, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The vsb’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in vsb come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well‑being and sense of belonging being equally important.

As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence‑based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community.

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as one of three single‑track french immersion elementary schools in the vancouver school district, we serve students from both local and surrounding vancouver neighbourhoods. Ecole jules quesnel shares a site with byng secondary school with most of our students transitioning to kitsilano secondary for french immersion. We embrace our local roots and connections and are committed to fostering the growth and success of every student.

in this position, you will:

• perform office functions to support the school.
• provide confidential administrative services to the principal.
• relieve the principal of administrative detail wherever possible by dealing with matters not requiring the principal’s personal attention.
• from copy, rough draft or general instructions, prepare or type a variety of form letters and other routine correspondence, reports, charts, records and newsletters.
• prepare and maintain a variety of standard office records, compile and prepare summaries and reports.
• perform routine accounting duties: post and maintain journals, make payment for local purchases, reconcile school bank and district accounts, process invoices, purchase requisitions and requests for reimbursement.
• maintain an online collection system.
• act as a school cashier to receive monies, issue change and receipts, prepare bank deposits, reconcile bank accounts and prepare cash receipt records and summaries.
• order school supplies and receive deliveries to the school.
• register and process student registrations and enter student records.
• act as receptionist to greet visitors, answer telephone, route phone calls, direct visitors and maintain a message service for school staff, students and others.
• provide information and assistance to the public and other staff regarding policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• assign and check the work of staff assigned to assist in the school office.
• perform other work within the band as assigned.

• completion of grade 12 plus one (1) year post‑secondary training in business/office administration and a minimum of three (3) years of…