School District #91 (Nechako Lakes)·Burns Lake, British Columbia
Perform clerical and administrative duties to support the efficient and effective operation of a school office (typically a single-person office environment).
File, photocopy, and maintain records.
Type correspondence, reports, and newsletters.
Manage reception duties and handle confidential information.
Send and receive faxes and handle general office communication.
Provide basic bookkeeping support
</u></strong></p><p>School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for <strong>Casual Administrative Assistants</strong> to support schools in the Burns Lake area, including Granisle, Grassy Plains, Decker Lake, and Francois Lake. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.</p><p>The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties to support the efficient and effective operation of a school office—typically in a single-person office environment.
Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Filing, photocopying, and record keeping</li><li>Typing correspondence, reports, and newsletters</li><li>Managing reception duties and handling confidential information</li><li>Sending/receiving faxes and general office communication</li><li>Providing basic bookkeeping support</li></ul><strong><u>Qualifications:</u></strong><ul><li>Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)</li><li>Completion of an Applied Business Technology program or Administrative Assistant Certificate</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of recent, relevant office experience (school setting preferred)</li><li>WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures</li></ul><a></a><p>**Please note, the rate of pay is dependent on which position you are filling in for**</p><p><strong><u>Application
Instructions:</u></strong></p><p>To apply, please complete or update your <strong>Make </strong><strong>A</strong><strong> Future</strong> portfolio.
Your application must include:</p><ul><li>A current <strong>cover letter</strong> and <strong>resume</strong> highlighting relevant education and experience</li><li>Contact information for <strong>at least two professional references</strong> (current/former supervisors)</li><li>Copies of applicable <strong>certificates/documents</strong> listed in the qualifications</li><li>A recent <strong>driver's abstract</strong> (Your personal driving record is available online via <a></a>)</li><li>WHMIS 2015 Certificate (if not current, you may complete the course online via <a></a>)</li></ul><strong>Note:</strong> Applications will only be accepted through Make A Future. Emailed applications will not be considered.<p><strong><u>Additional
Requirements:</u></strong></p><p>The successful applicant must complete a <strong>Criminal Record Check</strong> through the <strong>Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP)</strong>. Criminal Record Checks Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted. To expedite this process, we recommend setting up a <strong>BC Services Card Account</strong> in advance (BC Services Card).</p><p>For assistance with your application, please contact <strong>Brittany Simrose</strong> at 250-570-4973.</p><p><strong><u>About School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)</u></strong></p><p>We respectfully acknowledge that our schools are located on the traditional territories of 14 First Nations, including the Dakelh, Neduten, and Wetsuweten peoples. Our district serves five municipalities and operates 18 schools, including <strong>EBUS Academy</strong>, one of BC's largest online schools. In the 2022–23 school year, we served 3,532 students—nearly 40% of whom identify as Indigenous.</p><p>We are committed to continuous improvement, equity, and student success through inclusive, evidence-informed practices.</p>
Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
Completion of an Applied Business Technology program or Administrative Assistant Certificate.
Minimum of 1 year of recent, relevant office experience (school setting preferred).
WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures.
Ability to complete a Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP).
Application requires cover letter, resume, professional references, copies of certificates/documents, driver's abstract, and WHMIS 2015 certificate (if not current, can complete online)
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.