Details of the positionJob title: Office Agent, Principal ClassSchool / Centre / Department: Transportation ServicesLocation: Sherbrooke, QuebecWorkload & schedule: 30hours per weekMonday to Friday, 10:30 am to 5:00 pmStatus: TemporaryDesired effective Date: December 2026 toJune 30, 2027Salary: $26.54- $32.47per hourSupervisor: Director of Transportation ServicesNature of the workThe principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in organizing, coordinating and monitoring the work performed by his or her team composed of administrative support staff.This class of employment also includes employees who perform principally and customarily highly specialized work characterized by the complexity, expertise and autonomyrequired.Description of tasksGeneral tasks related to this class of employmentCoordinates, distributes, and verifiesthe work and gives advice on the qualityEnsures that deadlines are metEnsures staff trainingDetermines the work schedule in his or her sector according to the instructions received, reminds persons concerned, in or outside the school board, of deadlinesCarriesout complex and specialized dutiesFind, prepares, and verifies dataPrepares documents, statements, and reports, including the entry of data that he or she must interpret, if necessary, and that he or she locates in or outside the school boardDeals with the public or with employees concerning, in particular, the methods of payment or collection or any other matter within his or her competenceUses necessary software to perform his or her duties related to: word processing, database entry, spreadsheets,



and in-house programsMay be required to help colleagues with the common software or programs usedTasks specific to this roleCoordinatereplacements for absent bus driversEnsurespare drivers are paid according to established procedures and regulationsMay calculatetrip quotas, takeextra-curricular activities trip reservations from schools, make necessary verifications, and dispatchthem in accordance with established proceduresMay organize special transportation for schools or extracurricular activities, reserve and book drivers for late busesMaintain effective communication with drivers, parents, board services, partners, and resolve problems and issues within his or her competenceEnsure the transportation service complies with the various administrative and legal obligations associated with the schoolboard, government agencies, and external organizationsPreparedocuments and handlevarious administrative tasks while ensuring that the applicable practices, regulations, directives, policies and procedures are respectedMakesuggestions and recommendations designed to improve the operations for which he or she is responsibleMay compile data and statisticsSupportthe transportation technician and assistant director of transportation in the accomplishment of various tasks, including the planning of transportation circuits and the issuing of bus passesMay perform any other related dutiesDesired profileSchoolingMeet one of the following profiles:Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies in an appropriate specialtyHold a Secondary School Diploma or a diploma or attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.ExperienceHave six (6)years of pertinent experienceOther requirementsBilingual (French and English), written and spokenStrong interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and analytical skillsCompetent useof MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)and Google EnvironmentKnowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to transportation, as well as the basics of transportation planning and operationsKnowledge of GEOTAB would be considered an assetSelection processOnly selected candidates will be contacted. The selection process will include an interview. It may also include ability and skills tests with regards to Word, Excel, problem solving and analytical skills.Selected candidates will be required to:Authorize verification of their qualified referencesProvide the required attestations of employment to validate the reported experience. Each letter must include: position held, start and end dates of employment, number of hours worked per week (or total for the employment), name, address and signature of the employer.Undergo criminal record checks and verification of behaviours that could reasonably compromise the safety and well-being of students (Law47)Additional InformationDiplomas obtained outside Québec must be accompanied by a comparative evaluation issued by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI). Reviews from other organizations (e.G., WES) are not accepted.ETSB staff are subject to the Education Act and the Act respecting the laicity of the State. These laws provide, among other things, for all ETSB personnel to perform their duties with their faces uncovered. They also provide for the prohibition of the wearing of religious symbols, in particular for any member of staff who is on the premises of a school or centre or who is in the presence of a student.

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🏢 Eastern Townships School Board
📍 Sherbrooke