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On-Call Administrative Assistant

@ School District #38 (Richmond)

Richmond, British Columbia

$30.92/hr1+ years experience
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Overview

School District No. 38 (Richmond) is hiring on-call administrative assistants for clerical work in its schools and offices. The work covers office administration, word processing, spreadsheets and basic bookkeeping, with the schedule set on short notice. The posting states $27.86 basic pay plus 4% vacation and 7% sick pay, for a total of $30.92 per hour.

Pay:

$30.92 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Perform administrative and clerical duties in schools and district offices
  • Prepare documents and handle word processing
  • Maintain spreadsheets and perform basic bookkeeping
  • Provide customer service to students, staff and the public

Requirements summary:

  • Several years of recent administrative assistant experience
  • At least one year of office setting experience
  • Business education courses
  • Typing speed of at least 45 wpm
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Mobility within Richmond and availability on short notice

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Paid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-27
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, School
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyBusiness
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Paid training

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School District #38 (Richmond)

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Job description

ON-CALL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

Richmond School District operates 38 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 21,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff.

School District No. 38 (Richmond) requires clerical staff interested in part-time or full-time employment. Successful candidates are hired on-call and given the opportunity to remain on-call or work part-time or full-time hours by applying to internal vacancies. Applicants should possess several years of recent experience as an Administrative Assistant plus business education courses.

We offer:

  • A friendly, welcoming, supportive and collaborative environment;
  • The opportunity to work with students and the caring, dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting student learning;
  • In-house training, excellent wages and benefits.

You offer:

  • Professionalism, accuracy, attention to detail, plus excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills;
  • At least one year experience working in an office setting;
  • A high level of competency in word processing with a minimum typing speed of 45/wpm;
  • Proficient working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
  • Experience with basic bookkeeping and spreadsheets;
  • Mobility within Richmond and availability to work on short notice.

The basic rate of pay for this position is $27.86, plus 4% vacation pay and 7% sick pay, resulting in a total hourly rate of $30.92.

For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit www.makeafuture.ca/richmond or our website at www.sd38.bc.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Richmond School District is the best place to learn and lead.

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