Administrative Assistant II -- RVS Community Learning Centre- Airdrie Mechanics Training Centre

<p style="text-align:center;"><br/></p> <div style="text-align:left;"> <div><b>Company Overview</b></div> <p>As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.</p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p> RVS is situated 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. </p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p> 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.   </p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p> <strong>The Opportunity </strong></p> <p> RVS invites applications for a <strong>continuing, full-time (35 hrs/wk) </strong><b> Administrative Assistant II</b> position at RVS Community Learning Centre- Airdrie Mechanics Training Centre starting <b>immediately.</b> <br/></p><p>This position will be located in the RVS Mechanic Training Centre. RVS' Mechanics Program and Training Centre is housed in a fully equipped 4 bay shop in the North East corner of the Cam Clark Ford Dealership in the City of Airdrie, Alberta, and serves students from grades 10-12. Information regarding the school may be found at <a href="http:"> style="text-align:left;"><p><strong>Responsibilities Include </strong></p></div><ul><li>Maintains a variety of records such as student permanent records, school records, student enrollments, attendance, month-end report forms, and similar information records often using various computer software programs</li><li>Greets, interviews, screens and directs callers</li><li>Coordinates appointments and schedules meetings as required</li><li>Creates and edits a variety of documents</li></ul><div style="text-align:left;"><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;"><strong style="text-align:left;">Education/Experience </strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:left;">Certificate or diploma in office management, business administration, or a related field</li> <li style="text-align:left;">Two or more years’ experience in an administrative assistant role in an office environment</li> <li style="text-align:left;">Previous experience with customer service in a fast-paced environment</li> <li style="text-align:left;">Previous experience within a school division and/or with Student Information Records Systems is considered an asset</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Knowledge and Skills </strong><br/> </p> <ul> <li style="text-align:left;">Outstanding communication and customer service skills</li> <li style="text-align:left;">Highly effective organizational and prioritization skills</li> <li style="text-align:left;">Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner</li> <li style="text-align:left;">Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision</li> <li style="text-align:left;">Ability to think critically and deal with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment</li> <li style="text-align:left;">Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Rocky View Schools Benefits </strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li style="text-align:left;">6% vacation pay</li><li style="text-align:left;">Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account, and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)</li><li style="text-align:left;">Professional development and training opportunities</li></ul><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Pre-Employment Requirements </strong></p></div><div><ul><li>The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment</li><li>Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada</li><li>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.</li></ul></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>How to Apply </strong></p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:left;">We request all applications be placed through <a href=""> must include your cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and a professional letter of reference.</p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:left;"><strong>Please submit your application by August 24, 2026 at </strong><strong> 4:30 pm MST quoting job code # </strong><b>4056861.</b></p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:center;">Rocky View Schools</p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:center;"> Human Resources</p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:center;"><a href=""> style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:left;">We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.</p></div><div style="text-align:left;"><p style="text-align:left;"> <br/></p></div>

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