Seabird Island Band Hiring for Receptionist – School at Agassiz, BC Full Time

Position Summary

Working within the Education Department, Lalme’ Iwesawtexw (Seabird Island Community School), the Receptionist is responsible for a wide variety of clerical duties in support of Lalme’ Iwesawtexw (Seabird Island Community School) which Includes communicating school related activities, greeting and screening students and parents, answering and transferring telephone calls organizing digital and paper filing systems. You will often be the first point of contact for potential students, parents and staff, you contribute to a role in general office appearance, organization, and professional impression.

Success profile

What does it take to be successful working in Lalme’ Iwesawtexw (Seabird Island Community School) at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

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  Customer Service: Provides consistent, professional, and welcoming customer service to teachers, other staff, parents and students.
• Organized: Ability to process and organize electronic and paper documentation and information.
• Personable: A collaborative attitude, participating in the planning, developing, extending services, and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive school environment
• Communicator: Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills and proven ability to adjust style for various audiences.
• Multitasker: The ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Work that matters
Are you looking to start a career where you’ll make meaningful connections and contribute to holistic education and instilling a foundation of lifelong learning in young learners? Our team is passionate about supporting thriving students and families.

Lalme’ Iwesawtexw is a place to learn many skills. We are many nations, but we proclaim one goal to strengthen our pride, our language, our culture and our freedom.

Seabird Island located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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Benefits and perks

Benefits vary by job type, apply after a successful probationary period and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

• Extended health and dental benefits,
• Accrued vacation and sick time,
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
• Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement,
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary teaching team
• Casual dress code

What you’ll do

• As a front-line worker, present a positive and professional image of the organization to all visitors, suppliers, inquiries, and other interactions.

• Respond to telephone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries from clients, business partners, and other parties.

• Refer all inquiries to the appropriate individuals, divisions, or departments across the organization.
• Take and record telephone, e-mail, or written message for staff members.
• Type forms, letters, reports, and memos as necessary.
• Receive various forms of paper correspondence.
• Where necessary, assist in compiling data for various reports.
• Provide information to staff and/or clients about special activities.
• Ensure that the appropriate evacuation procedures are carried out in the event of an emergency.
• Observe and report any security issues to supervisor.
• Administer and manage outbound couriers, including priority post, packages, and other correspondence.
• Maintain the reception in a tidy and presentable manner.

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor, Director, or the Executive Director

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of direct work experience in a receptionist capacity.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong knowledge of general office procedures.
• Able to write simple correspondence, including memos, letters, etc.
• Knowledge of MS 365 Office Suite; outlook, word, excel.
• Ability to adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and Seabird Island Band Policies and Procedure.
• Knowledge and respect of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations communities is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5.

Reports to: Principal

Pre-employment screening

• Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
• SIB has implemented measures to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. SIB is mandated under provincial health care standards that all employees provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 unless otherwise deemed exempt under the Human Rights Code

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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