Overview

We are seeking a motivated and organized School Secretary to join the team at Gobind Sarvar School Surrey. This vital role involves managing daily administrative operations, providing exceptional customer service to students, parents, staff, and visitors, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the school office. The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in various office technologies to support our school's mission of fostering a welcoming and efficient environment for all.

Responsibilities

- Serve as the first point of contact at the front desk, greeting visitors and directing them appropriately
- Answer multi-line phone systems with professionalism, providing accurate information and transferring calls as needed
- Manage student attendance records, compile data entry reports, and maintain accurate filing systems
- Handle correspondence including emails, memos, and notices using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools
- Assist with record keeping, filing, and organizing documents related to student records, staff files, and administrative paperwork
- Support billing processes using QuickBooks or similar bookkeeping software for school-related expenses
- Coordinate appointments, schedule meetings, and maintain calendars for school administrators
- Perform general clerical duties such as photocopying, proofreading documents, and managing supplies

Skills

- Bachelors Degree in Relevant field.
- 2-3 years of administrative or office assistant experience is preferred.




- Experience working in a school, childcare centre, or educational environment is an asset.
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with students, parents, staff, and visitors.
- Solid organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a busy school office.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and general office technology.
- Accurate data-entry, filing, and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
- Dependable, punctual, patient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Punjabi language skills are considered an asset.
- A satisfactory criminal record check may be required.

Join us in creating a positive impact on our school community by providing essential administrative support that keeps our educational environment running smoothly. We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their skills in a dynamic setting!

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC V4N 2X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Administrative Assistant: 2 years (required)
- Office Assistant: 2 years (required)
- Customer support: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 School Secretary (Canada)
🏢 HSC
📍 Canada