School District #8 (Kootenay Lake)·Nelson, British Columbia
Provide front office management and reception services in a confidential school environment.
Sign in and direct visitors and respond to inquiries by telephone, email, and in person.
Schedule appointments and meetings and assist with organizing events and field trips.
Maintain and order office supplies, materials, learning resources, and manage equipment.
Submit and monitor maintenance requisitions.
Manage mail, faxes, and courier items.
Reconcile credit card statements, bank statements, and invoices; ensure expenses are accurately coded.
Perform basic accounting duties including accounts receivable/payable, journal entries, cash handling, and account reconciliations.
Record and file minutes and proceedings for staff and committee meetings.
Ensure maintenance of the telephone/voicemail system.
Compose and maintain records for letters, memos, forms, financial reports, and office procedures.
Assist with school start-up and year-end procedures including textbook distribution, awards, transition programs, ministry forms, and transcript data entry.
Monitor school/departmental budgets and handle currency.
Maintain staff attendance records, monitor time sheets, and reconcile for staff reports.
Maintain student records using the provincial student information system; enter data, generate attendance records, and report.
Perform new student registrations and transfers, confirming paperwork completeness.
Update and maintain department/school website content, calendar, bulletin board, and web forms.
Coordinate facilities rentals including rental applications, invoicing, and accounts receivable.
Arrange travel, accommodations, and meeting facilities
CUPE Local 748 union membership required.
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required with review every five (5) years.
Grade 12 education.
Completion of an Office Administration program certificate or equivalent post-secondary education.
Minimum two (2) years office administration experience.
First Aid Level 1.
Keyboarding 50 w.p.m..
Strong conflict resolution, customer service, collaboration, communication, organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Considerable knowledge/experience with computerized accounting, bookkeeping, and record-keeping systems.
Advanced Windows computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Office, and web-based applications.
Ability to take meeting minutes and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize workload, handle frequent interruptions, and meet deadlines
Market context
School support staff roles in British Columbia are often shaped by district staffing needs, enrollment changes, and the demand for staff who can support student learning in elementary settings. For this role, competition can be stronger because it combines a valid BC teaching certificate with teacher-librarian coursework, elementary experience, and familiarity with the BC Curriculum and core competencies. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show inquiry-based and project-based learning support.
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