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AVRCE Casual School Secretary November 2026

@ Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP

Berwick, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is hiring a casual school secretary on an as-needed basis, reporting to the school principal. The work involves office administration, communication with students, staff, parents and the public, and computer and telephone support. Terms follow the AVRCE non-union employment conditions; hours are as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Work in the school office reporting to the principal
  • Communicate with students, staff, parents and the public
  • Use office procedures, computer software and telephone systems
  • Handle frequent interruptions while working independently

Requirements summary:

  • Recognized degree or diploma in office administration
  • Proven secretarial skills
  • Strong communication and organizational abilities
  • Caring interest in working with students
  • Criminal record check and child abuse registry check

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-11-01
Source record updated
2026-11-01

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyOffice administration

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Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP

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Working Together for Students

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The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (AVRCE) serves approximately 12,500 students. AVRCE’s vision is Working Together for Students. AVRCE administers 40 schools and two adult high schools located in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. The student population is drawn from: • five towns: Annapolis Royal, Middleton, Berwick, Kentville, Wolfville • three municipal regions: Municipality of the County of Annapolis, Municipality of the County of Kings, Windsor-West Hants Regional Municipality • three Mi’kmaq communities: Bear River First Nation, Annapolis Valley First Nation, Glooscap First Nation • nine historic African Nova Scotian communities: Lequille, Granville Ferry, Inglewood (Bridgetown), Middleton, Cambridge Station, Gibson Woods, Aldershot, Kentville, Five Mile Plains (Three Mile Plains)

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Reported office locations
  • 121 Orchard Street, Berwick, NS B0P1E0, US
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  • Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
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The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (AVRCE) serves approximately 12,500 students. AVRCE’s vision is Working Together for Students. AVRCE administers 40 schools and two adult high schools located in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. The student population is drawn from: • five towns: Annapolis Royal, Middleton, Berwick, Kentville, Wolfville • three municipal regions: Municipality of the County of…

FieldValue
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersBerwick, NS
Organization typeEducational
Year founded2018
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Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Casual School Secretary

Hours of work: as needed basis

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees (AVRCE).

Reporting to the school Principal:

Qualifications and Abilities:

  • Must be able to work independently and accurately while on a flexible schedule.
  • Proven secretarial skills with strong communication, collaborative, and organizational abilities.
  • Completion of recognized degree or diploma program in office administration is required.

Requirements:

  • A demonstrated caring for and interest in working with students.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the public.
  • The ability to use current office procedures and computer software, telephone answering skills, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
  • Effective written communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm and a pleasant manner.

A selection process will be conducted for short-listed applicants. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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