School secretary, clerk typist, office assistant, receptionist, dispatch clerk roles – these positions provide clerical and general office assistance to support the functioning of either school and/or district programs.
Certification and Qualification Details
Completion of grade 12 or equivalent, office related skills and training including the use of computers and software programs maybe required. See individual school district for specific qualifications and/or certifications.
Salary
Support Staff in BC’s K-12 Education Sector are members of their local support staff union. The terms of employment, including hours of work, will vary depending on the district, the collective agreement, and the type of position held by the employee. Some districts have applied for and received temporary labour market adjustment hourly increases for specific positions to address the recruitment and retention difficulty of certain position; these adjustments are not reflected in the wages below.
The following are salary estimates based on data from August 1, 2009. Salaries and hourly rates vary from district to district.
| Support Staff Position | Hourly Wage Ranges | Avg. Wage Rates |
| Elementary Secretary | Min: $17.30 – Max: $27.56 | Avg: $23.34 |
Training and Educational Programs
Programs in British Columbia:
