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AVRCE Spare School Secretary (West Hants Area) November 2026
@ Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Overview
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is hiring a spare school secretary for the West Hants area on an as-needed basis. The work covers office and administrative duties at school sites, with pay and terms set by the CUPE Local 3876 collective agreement. The posting requires a recognized office administration diploma and a criminal record check.
Responsibilities:
- Work in the school office reporting to the principal
- Answer telephones and communicate with students, staff, parents and the public
- Use current office procedures and computer software
- Handle frequent interruptions while keeping accurate records
Requirements summary:
- Completed recognized degree or diploma in office administration
- Proven secretarial skills
- Strong communication and organizational abilities
- Demonstrated care for and interest in students
- Effective written communication
- Criminal record check and child abuse registry
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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
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Office administration |
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Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
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Working Together for Students
Full company description
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)
- LinkedIn followers
- 476
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 262
- Reported office locations
- 121 Orchard Street, Berwick, NS B0P1E0, US
- Other recorded names
- 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Administration Programs |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Berwick, NS |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 2018 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 128 |
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Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education Spare School Secretary West Hants Area Hours of work: as needed basis Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876. |
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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