The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District invites qualified individuals to apply for the exempt staff position of Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools. The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient operation of the office of the Superintendent and will support the collective needs of the team.

The School District:
Centered in Salmon Arm, School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) provides educational programs and services to communities located around the Shuswap Lake and North Okanagan region.

With an annual budget of $70 million and employing 1200 employees, the District supports over 6,000 students at sixteen elementary schools, three middle schools, four secondary schools, and various alternate and outreach programs.

The Position:
Working closely with the Superintendent, the Executive Assistant is responsible for providing a broad range of senior administrative support including managing correspondence and communication flow between the various District stakeholders, event scheduling and coordination, developing and managing meeting agendas and minutes, and maintaining effective filing and tracking systems of District data and information.

The Executive Assistant must maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality while functioning in an environment where time sensitive issues and projects are addressed effectively. It is essential that the candidate have the ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision. Attendance at some evening meetings is also a requirement of the position.

Required Skills:
Superior interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Office Management, with a minimum of 5 years recent and relevant experience with evidence of progression of responsibility for office management; or a comparable combination of education, training and experience.
Ability to use a variety of technology-based communication tools including Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of business meeting protocol, including recording and transcribing of minutes (shorthand, speedwriting or laptop proficiency is required).

This full time position is excluded from the union and has a salary range of $52,105 to 65,131 along with a comprehensive benefit package.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with full supporting documents to apply@sd83.bc.ca. If you have any problems with this process, please call Tracey Ward, Administrative Assistant-Human Resources at (250) 804-7841.

This position will remain open until filled.

For more information, please contact Darlene Chambers, Human Resources Officer at (250) 804-7871.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

School District No. 83 (North Okanagan Shuswap) is an equal opportunity employer.