Reception- School– 1 Full Time Position

Date Classified: August 12, 2024                                            Location: Lax Kw’alaams, BC

Business Unit: Wap Suwilaawksa                                            Reporting to: School Principal

The Lax Kw’alaams Band and the Wap Suwilaawksa School have an immediate opening for full-time Reception position. The successful candidate will provide administrative and accounting support.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Receiving the general public and students at the reception area in a friendly, professional manner
• Responding to requests from the students and parents
• Answering and directing telephone calls
• Sorting and distributing mail
• Enter data into a computer in a timely manner
• Prepare travel arrangements and expenses.
• Assist other staff with regular accounting duties including month and year end processes as directed.
• Operate office equipment including calculators, photocopier, fax machine and computer
• Prepares and processes accounts payable and accounting data.
• Familiar with Payworks system or willing to learn
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to manage priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with office procedures and a computerized environment
• Able to deal effectively with the public and students
• Maintain strict confidentiality

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Degree or Post-secondary diploma in accounting, finance, or business administration combined with experience using Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems, or a relevant combination of experience in Reception roles and credentials will be considered
• Two years of experience in a similar position considered an asset
• Highly computer literate with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must have excellent attention to detail, a sense of urgency and communication skills. 
• A team player, able to perform a full range of activities as necessary
• Payworks experience is an asset.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to embodying a healthy lifestyle.
• Provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment
• The successful candidate will remain in full compliance with all public health orders and Band policies throughout their employment

Compensation & Benefits

• Wages $ 26.19 per hour and benefits will be per the Collective Agreement.
• This position is open to all genders
• This is a Unionized position within BCGEU

Submission Deadline:  August 23, 2024

• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
• We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to submit their resumes to the Human Resources by email:  [email protected]