Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of Regular Full Time School Administrative Support III and Educational Assistant for Westlock Outreach School and Barrhead Outreach School.
The Division
Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3600 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders, through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at
The Schools
Pembina Hills School Division operates two Outreach programs, one in Barrhead, and one in Westlock. These programs are alternative programs for those students whose personal circumstances make it difficult to successfully attend a traditional high school. These programs are designed to help students achieve both academically and socially.
The Position
As the School Administrative Assistant III, the successful candidate will support the Administration team and manage the day to day operations of the schools, including support to the Associate Principal with respect to finance, human resources and needs of the students and staff. As the Educational Assistant, the successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in providing support and encouragement to students with a diversity of learning needs.
Hours of work will be Monday-Friday at 7 hours/day following the school calendars. Duties are to commence September 7, 2026, or as mutually agreed upon, and will end June 25, 2027.
Qualifications:
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Self-motivated and efficient
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Superior organizational skills
- Handling detail with a high degree of
accuracy
- Possess excellent public relations
and communication skills
- Have strong writing, proofreading
and editing skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and
establish priorities
- Able to exercise a high degree of
confidentiality
- Able to work independently and to
collaborate to provide team support
- Computer and technology skills in
programs such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat, PASI, and PowerSchool
- Experience working in a school
setting is an asset
- Experience with budgets, purchase
orders, petty cash journals, statements and invoices
- Post-secondary training in office
administration is an asset
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Experience working with Junior and Senior High students with a diversity of learning needs
First aid would be an asset
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For further information, please contact:
Shelley Wyman, Director Human Resources at 780-674-8525.
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Apply at:
If you require assistance with the application process, please call Simplication @ 1-877-900-5627
There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
- Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
- Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) – issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
- Verification of Education and relative experience is required.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
