Executive Assistant to the Director (P/T)

Northern Lights School Division No.113 is a provincial school system serving a predominantly Indigenous school population throughout an area encompassing the entire northern half of Saskatchewan. The schools are very diverse ranging from 10 to over 500 students per school, and catering to Cree, Dene, Métis, French, and English cultures and languages.

NLSD provides a full range of pre-kindergarten to Grade Twelve programs to more than 4300 students in 21 schools. We have offices located in the beautiful communities of La Ronge and Beauval, both approximately 400 kilometers north of Saskatoon.

The division is progressively piloting programs unique to Canada, staying on the cutting edge of technology, and integrating the varied cultural aspects of the communities into the classrooms.

Location: Central Office, La Ronge

Start Date: August 26, 2024

FTE: Part-Time (Tuesday & Thursday)

Term of Employment: Temporary until December 13, 2024 with the possibility of extension

Salary and Benefits:  According to education and experience.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2024 at 4 pm

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years complex Administrative Assistant experience
• Grade 12 education, completion of a certified Office Education program
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Provide typing, photocopying, collating and faxing services of all correspondence.
• Screen & process all incoming mail and calls for the director.
• Coordinate the itinerary and make travel arrangements for the director.
• Collect travel itineraries of Superintendents of Education, Superintendent of Facilities, and Maintenance Coordinators.
• Organize meetings and conferences as well as any other special events or projects through the director.

Further details on this challenging opportunity can be obtained from the Human Resource Manager, Carlene Bates-Lee, at (306)425-3302. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and past employers may be contacted.

We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.