Office and Clerical Staff
Support Roles in Office Administration
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.
Will require specific office related skills and training including the use of computers and software programs.
Qualifications and Certification 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
Office and clerical 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.
The following are salary estimates based on data from July 1, 2017. Salaries and hourly rates vary from district to district.
POSITION TITLE | HOURLY WAGE RANGE | AVERAGE WAGE RATE |
---|---|---|
Elementary Secretary | $17.62 - $30.35 | $24.85 |
Training and Educational Programs
The following are administrative assistant certificate programs in British Columbia.
FRASER VALLEY
KOOTENAY
NORTHERN BC
No programs in this region.
OKANAGAN
No programs in this region.
VANCOUVER ISLAND / SUNSHINE COAST
Employment Opportunities
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Jobs in BC
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Assistant Director for AdvancementStratford Hall
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