Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese·Vancouver, British Columbia
Oversee the BC Child Care Program, ensuring effective coordination and compliance with applicable requirements.
Serve as the first point of contact for teaching applicants and guide them through the application process.
Maintain accurate records for all non-teaching staff within the Human Resource Management System (HRIS).
Process Criminal Record Checks and Pastoral Reference Letters for all staff.
Coordinate school banking signatory changes in collaboration with the Executive Director of Finance and Administration.
Compile data and reports, including instructional hours, enrolment reports, and budget submissions.
Provide event support for Faith Development Day and the Catholic Educators Conference.
Manage day-to-day office operations including reception, vendor relationships, mail, and equipment coordination.
Serve as a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and the office’s Safety Warden
<div><strong>Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese</strong></div><strong><div><strong>Superintendent's Office</strong></div></strong><p></p><p><strong>Administrative Assistant – Operations</strong></p><p><strong><u>Overview</u></strong><strong> </strong></p><p>Our Catholic schools provide each student with an education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit and Catholic teaching, in partnership with home and parish, our schools foster the growth of responsible citizens who will live, celebrate, and proclaim their faith. </p><p>CISVA Mission Statement, July 2022</p><p>The Administrative Assistant – Operations provides support to the Superintendent's Office Leadership Team as they set out to fulfill this mission. This position assists in the effective operation of the CISVA and in the implementation of the policies, procedures and regulations established by CISVA and the Ministry of Education and Child Care for Independent Schools in the province of British Columbia.<br></br><br></br><u>Key Responsibility Areas</u></p><ul><li>Provides administrative support to CISVA stakeholders that respects confidentiality and ensures that all matters are dealt within a professional manner </li><li>Supports day-to-day office operations and maintenance of the Superintendent's Office while supporting the department with ad hoc administrative tasks </li><li>Prcosses all Criminal Record Check applications and Pastoral Reference Letters for the CISVA </li><li>Record management and data analysis within the Human Resource Data Information System (HRIS) </li><li>Responsible for the change of signatories related to school banking authorization </li><li>Oversees the BC Child Care Program, ensuring effective coordination and compliance with applicable requirements<br></br><br></br><u>Reporting and Supervisory Relationships</u></li><li>Reports directly to the Senior Human Resources Manager </li><li>Collaborates with the Leadership Team, Educational Consultants, and other office staff<br></br><br></br><u>Primary Responsibilities</u></li><li>Updates and maintains HRIS for all CISVA non-teaching staff personnel records including: Contracts, Criminal Record Review Program, and Pastoral reference letters </li><li>Liaison for schools to submit changes in their banking information, such as new signatories, in collaboration with the Executive Director of Finance and Administration </li><li>Coordinates the changes in signatories process related to new Education Committee appointments </li><li>Ensures the operation of equipment by coordinating scheduled maintenance </li><li>Primary contact for phone system and copy machine </li><li>Primary contact for Department and external visitors </li><li>All duties are carried out in a caring, collaborative and professional manner while maintaining absolute confidentiality<br></br><br></br><b>Information and Data Analysis</b></li><li>Prepares student enrolment reports, support employee lists </li><li>Maintains records through HRIS </li><li>Data collection of Instructional Hours, Crisis Phone Tree lists, ERASE Bullying trained staff, and Student Enrolment Reports </li><li>Monitors the collection of the Interim and Final School Budget submissions </li><li>Record and provide comprehensive invoice lists including: Criminal Record Check Applications, and educational material<br></br><strong><br></br>Office Functions</strong></li><li>Responsible for administrative matters at all levels, including reception duties </li><li>Responsible for all office-related service relationships including Telus, Columbia Business Systems and online vendors </li><li>Processes incoming/outgoing mail including courier service </li><li>Places and distributes bulk orders of approved resources on behalf of the schools for the parents who attend the “CISVA Sexuality and your Child”, "Friends" Program and “I am a Gift From God” Program </li><li>Provides event support for: Faith Development Day, Catholic Educators Conference </li><li>Maintains and assists in ensuring the cleanliness of the Department </li><li>Member of the Archdiocese of Vancouver Joint Health and Safety Committee and serves as the Superintendent Office's Safety Warden </li><li>Responsible for maintaining all archived records </li><li>To assist with additional tasks and other projects as assigned<br></br><br></br><u>Primary Relationships</u></li></ul>The Administrative Assistant – Operations works under under the direction of the Superintendent and Leadership Team, appointed by the Board of Directors. Reporting directly to the Senior Human Resources Manager, the Administrative Assistant ensures efficient operations of the office to support and enhance the work of the CISVA. <p><br></br></p>
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency with office software and data management systems (HRIS experience an asset).
High degree of discretion and ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
Collaborative, caring, and professional approach.
Commitment to and respect for the mission and values of Catholic education
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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