Company Overview As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,000students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) Administrative Assistant III - Caretaking positionstarting immediately . This position will be at the Education Centre located in Airdrie, Alberta.
The Administrative Assistant III performs a variety of administrative duties to support their Rocky View Schools (RVS) Education Centre department (RVS). The Administrative Assistant III performs duties specific to the requirement of their department including but not limited to maintaining accurate records, database management, documentation and correspondence, supporting the schedules of the department leadership and team members and providing professional service to RVS staff, students, families, internal and external clients, and visitors.
Responsibilities Include Provides informal leadership to other department administrative assistants to coordinate workflow,



including providing training and coaching as required
Supports the Department Manager/Supervisor in all areas of financial duties such as tracking department budgets, running financial reports, and purchase requisitions
Acts as liaison between various departments at the Education Centre, schools, and the community
Assists/ guides all internal and external clients with locating information regarding services provided by RVS specific to the department
Provides excellent service to staff, students, and the public, including answering and directing phone calls in a courteous and professional manner
Responds to and redirects emails from generic department email
Schedules appointments, books meeting rooms and communicates with participants in a timely manner as required
Creates a variety of written documents in a qualified manner as required
Takes initiative to assist internal and external clients with urgent / time sensitive requests
Assists with training and orientation of new staff
Maintains accurate employee records using various data management programs in a confidential manner
Runs reports, completes audits, and ensures accuracy of information entered in the databases used by the department
Education/Experience Certificate or diploma in office management, business administration, or a related field
Three or more years’ experience in an administrative assistant role in an office environment




Minimum 2 years’ previous experience with basic accounting/bookkeeping
Previous experience within a school division and/or with Student Information Records Systems is considered an asset
Previous supervisory experience is considered an asset
Knowledge and Skills Outstanding communication and customer service skills
Highly effective organizational and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner
Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
Ability to think critically and deal with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications
Rocky View Schools Benefits 3 weeks Vacation pro-rated based on start date
Hybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with supervisor approval
Benefits Plan ( Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Professional development and training opportunities
Pre-employment Requirements The successful candidate must submita current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment.
Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada.
Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months.

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📌 Administrative Assistant III - Caretaking - Education Centre (Alberta)
🏢 Rocky View Schools (RVS)
📍 Alberta