School Secretary / Office Administrator - Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA - Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment- Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental- Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer- If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website. ABOUT Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School is a warm, welcoming Catholic community called by God to share in the mission of the Church. In cooperation with the parents, we are committed to the teachings of Christ in educating the whole child to grow intellectually, physically, socially, aesthetically, emotionally, and spiritually. We believe that all people best learn and teach in an atmosphere of compassion, generosity, joy and laughter. Learn more about our school : www.ourladyofmercy.ca JOB DESCRIPTION Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School is looking for a school secretary (0.8 to 1.0 FTE). Duties / skills include, but are not limited to the following : - Strong organizational skills in order to maintain student records and files - Working knowledge of MyEd BC and Edsembli - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and other programs) - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills with a high attention to detail - Ability to work effectively with various team members (students, staff, parish, parents) - Ability to multi-task and shift when priorities change - Knowledge of audit procedures - Is friendly and welcoming - Works closely with the Principal and the school's accountant If you are interested, please send your resume to the principal, Neva Grout, at [email protected] APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Create your Make a Future profile 2. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)3. Complete all profile sections, including : Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions4. Apply to this job posting REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS - Cover Letter- Resume- Certificate / Diploma - Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)- Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)- Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)- Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)DOWNLOAD FORMS - Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants)- Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)

• For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to [email protected] WHO WE ARE The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east. We are a culturally diverse faith-based family . We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community. We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.