Administrative Assistant- Purchasing

5 days ago


Victoria, Canada School District #61 (Greater Victoria) Full time

(35 hours/week
- Temporary Position)
(Subject to Internal Staffing Process)
The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $210 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff which includes teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.
Reporting to the Associate Secretary Treasurer, the Administrative Assistant - Purchasing Services provides administrative services in support of the acquisition of goods and services and the tracking of expenditures related to the use of purchasing cards across the District. The position also manages the Purchasing Services Department’s administrative services including coordinating office procedures, managing records, and monitoring accounts. The position operates in an environment with a high volume of work, constant interruptions and changing priorities.
This temporary 35hr/week position runs from October 15th, 2024- November 21st, 2024 or return of the incumbent. The position falls within the CUPE 947 Collective Agreement at a pay rate of $30.00 per hour plus 13% in lieu of benefits. For a complete job description, please click here.
**Hours**:
Monday to Friday 8am
- 4:00pm
To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and references to:
Greater Victoria School District No.61
Human Resource Services
**Closing Date**: 4:00 pm, Friday October 11th, 2024
School District 61 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.



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