Housing Administrative Assistant - Central Office

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

Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Full-time

Term of Employment: Continuing

Salary and Benefits:  According to education and experience.

Application Deadline: October 4th, 2024, at 4:00 pm

The successful candidate will:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Post-secondary office education diploma or certificate would be considered an asset
• skills in planning, organizing, and managing time across multiple tasks and deadlines.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter attitude.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• The ability to make sound independent decisions and manage stress effectively.
• Experience in handling sensitive and difficult situations.
• Willingness to engage in learning to meet job requirements.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to provide their own vehicle
• Accurate typing skills

Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with housing assignments, setting occupancy dates, organizing the signing of tenancy agreements and tenant insurance packs, and may conduct move-in/move-out inspections.
• Providing tenant orientation for new tenants, including explaining tenancy agreements, and tenant responsibilities.
• Preparing leases for all rental properties leased to outside organizations or individuals.
• Assisting with travel expenses, invoices, purchase orders, etc.
• Working closely with the facilities team and managing databases.
• Being willing to travel, on occasion, to various communities throughout the eastern half of the Northern Lights School Division.

For more information on the division and community, please contact the Lorna Chartier, Facilities Supervisor, at 306-425-8459, or visit our website at nlsd113.ca.

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.