Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Aurora, Canada York Region District School Board Full time

Thank you for your interest in the Administrative Assistant, Education and Community Services position with the York Region District School Board.

We have a lot to offer our employees and here is why you should consider working at YRDSB:
A great place to live and work

Our commitment to Equity, Accommodation, and Accessibility

Excellent salary and benefits

**Benefits Include the following**:
Defined benefit pension plan

3 days paid religious holidays

Summer Hours (Fridays off in July/August)

Liberal benefits through Trust plans

Short Term Disability Plan

Sabbatical and other leaves of absence

Secondment opportunities

Participation in Deferred Salary Plan

Professional development and career growth, etc.

Managers and Support Staff Educational Trust Fund (reimbursement of courses/education related to role)

**Position Title**: Administrative Assistant

**Work Location**: Education and Community Services, 60 Wellington Street West, Aurora, ON L4G 3H2

**Salary**: $62,287 - $73,209

**Number of Positions**: One (1)

**Application Deadline**: January 19, 2023

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option.

In compliance with Board policies and procedures, this position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Superintendent of Schools in the performance of their administrative and portfolio responsibilities and where appropriate responds to inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders of the Board.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:
To attend assigned committee meetings and perform various clerical and administrative actions arising from committee deliberations.

To prepare correspondence, collective agreements, Board reports, minutes and agenda packages and maintain their records as required.

To research collective agreements, policies, procedures, minutes, Board memos and guidelines for the Superintendent of Schools.

To schedule, coordinate and liaise with staff and the public on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools.

To ensure set up for meetings and presentation equipment is in good working order.

To coordinate all professional services and act as a resource for the Superintendent of Schools.

To coordinate, maintain, prepare and schedule Superintendent of Schools calendars.

To coordinate, organize, direct and manage special events as required.

To support and participate in internal and external committees and associations pertinent to Education and Community Services.

To anticipate and manage emerging and potentially sensitive issues.

To perform other duties as assigned.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**:
A two-year college diploma in business, office administration or equivalent, as approved by the Board, is required.

Minimum five years in executive office administration or related experience is required.

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community. Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in



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