The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 11,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Serving more than 58,000 students in 137 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

TheInformationTechnology (IT)Clerkwillbe responsible forfacilitatingadministrative componentsinsupport of the Student Information System (SIS) applicationssuch as PowerSchool, Safe Arrival, School Messenger, Power Scheduler, and Enrollment/registration. This role will also administratively supportthe GNSPES platform.The Clerk willtake direction from the IT team to process password changes, enroll and update student information, andassistthe team with administrative tasks. TheClerk willattend regularmeetings and work withthe teamin the decision-making processandprepare all necessary documentation relating to this function.The Clerk will alsoprovidesupport for other initiatives withinInformation TechnologyServices.Working in a clientservice-basedenvironment, theITClerkreports directly to the Coordinator,Information Technology.

Key Responsibilities
TheInformation TechnologyClerkshall perform those tasks assigned by the Coordinator,Information Technology. These tasks may vary from time to time and may include butnot be limited to the following:

Provide administrative support to theStudent Information Systems and Registration teams;
Complete task-basedassignments such as updating passwords, creating user accounts, andassistingschool staffwith support in PowerSchool and/or GNSPES asrequired;
Prepareagenda,meetingnotesandrun reportsformonthlyteammeetings;
PrepareandforwardauthorizedandapprovedfinancialformstoFinanceforpayment;
Respondtogeneralinquiriesrelatingtothe PowerSchool or GNSPES systems,SchoolMessenger,SafeArrival, andEduPostsystems;
LiaisewithotherDepartmentsasappropriate;
CommunicatewithTechnologyServicestomaintainelectronicforms,documents,etc.,asrequired;
Manageallcorrespondenceasrequestedbythe SIS team and the IT Coordinatorandforotheremployee groups as requested;
Provideassistanceandsupporttomanagementstaffasrequired;
ProvidesupportforinitiativeswithinInformationTechnologyServicesasrequired;
Otherdutiesasrequired.

Qualifications




CompletionofDiplomainTechnologyand/orAdministrativerelateddisciplineor acceptable combination of relevant training and experience;
Strong administrative and technology background in data management and report writing using a variety of software programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, database systems;
ExperiencewithPowerSchoolanasset.

Rate of Pay:

This is a Professional Employees Group (PEG) position classified on the Education Entities Non-Union Compensation Framework at Band 2 with an annual range starting at $42,528.

Other
TheInformation TechnologyClerkshallhavethefollowingcompetencies:

The ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in an environment with high volume and strictdeadlines;
Theabilitytoapplyknowledgeandunderstandingofbasic software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, as well as the Google workplace;
The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of basic software applicationssuch as PowerSchool anditsassociated systems;
The ability to support the School Registration Processunder the direction of the SIS team;
Theabilitytoprocessandinputdatawithgreatattentiontodetail;
The ability to utilize current technologies such as database, accounting software, audit procedures, spreadsheet, internet, email,presentationand word processing software;
Theabilitytoassistintheimplementationoftechnologypoliciesandprocedures;
Theabilitytoprovidequalityfrontlinecustomerservice;
Theabilitytodemonstratepositiveinterpersonalskillsindealingwithconflictandproblemsolving;
Theabilitytoworkeffectivelywithinateamenvironment;
Theabilitytoplan,prioritizeandorganizeefficientlyandeffectivelywhileanticipatingclientneeds;
Theabilitytomaintainflexibilityandadaptabilityinachanginganddeadlinedrivenenvironment;
Theabilitytoacceptincreasingresponsibilityasdelegatedbyanimmediatesupervisor;
The ability to work and communicate effectively within the HalifaxRegional Centre for Education, with school, staff, students, parents/guardians, communitymembersand external groups such as governmentagencies;




The ability tomaintain, in the strictest confidence, information received concerning confidential matters;
The ability to apply knowledge,experienceand commitment in the areas of race relations, cross cultural understanding, humanrightsand diversity;
Thedesireandabilitytoengageincontinuingeducationandprofessionaldevelopment.
May perform other related duties as assigned.

Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.

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📌 Information Technology Clerk (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Halifax Regional Centre for Education
📍 Nova Scotia