Secondary Secretary/ Receptionist

SECONDARY SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST

Temporary Full-Time (35 Hours Per Week) - 10 Month Position

**Effective**: August 28, 2023; Duration: Undetermined

**Qualifications**:
Successful completion of a one-year post-secondary secretarial studies program plus one-year related job experience, or equivalent;
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced high school environment with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks;
Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to function effectively with staff, students, parents, members of the public and others;
Ability to deal with adolescents in a calm, compassionate and professional manner;
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent telephone manners;
Ability to record and summarize messages effectively; and

Keyboarding skills of at least 55 w.p.m.

Duties/Responsibilities

Answer incoming calls, respond to general inquiries, direct calls as required and take messages;
Greet visitors to the office and direct to the appropriate person;
Sort and distribute all incoming mail and faxes and arrange courier services as required;
Provide secretarial assistance and general office support by maintaining files, typing correspondence and reports and distributing as directed;
Photocopy and prepare material as required; and

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal.

**Applications must include**:
Cover Letter; and

Resume.

**About Us**:
As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 students within 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants, principals and administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities, supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

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