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School Receptionist - On-call basis

@ Eskasoni School Board

Eskasoni, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Eskasoni School Board is hiring casual receptionists on an on-call basis, Monday to Friday, to provide administrative and secretarial support for efficient school operations. The work covers reception, correspondence, and general office duties. Fluency in Mi'kmaq is an asset, and a criminal record check and child abuse check are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Answer telephone and greet visitors
  • Handle staff, student, and public inquiries
  • Type school correspondence
  • Record and distribute mail and orders
  • Perform filing, faxing, scanning, copying, and printing

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
  • Administrative diploma or certificate preferred
  • Proficiency in word processing and email
  • Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and public
  • Fluency in Mi'kmaq an asset
  • Criminal record, vulnerable sector, and child abuse checks

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Employer posting date
2024-03-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsChild abuse check
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
EducationHigh school (required), College diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyAdministrative

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Eskasoni School Board

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Reported office locations
  • Shore Rd, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia B1W, CA
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  • Eskasoni School Board
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IndustryRetail
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersEskasoni, Nova Scotia
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Job description

Casual Employment Opportunity

The Eskasoni School board is looking for casual receptionists to be available for work on short notices . The role of the receptionist is to provide administrative and secretarial support to ensure efficient operation of the schools.

Hours/Day: Monday to Friday On-call basis

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform reception duties which include, answering the telephone, greeting visitors and general public, handling staff, student, public inquiries, presenting a positive image of the school when dealing with students, teachers and general public;
  • Greet visitors, parents, students, staff and public in a friendly and professional manner;
  • Record and distribute incoming mail and orders;
  • Type school correspondence;
  • Perform general office duties of filing, faxing, scanning, copying, printing;
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent;

Completion of administrative diploma or certificate program

On the job training can be provided

Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff and the public

Computer skills, proficiency in word processing and email

Fluency in Mi’kmaq an asset

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Current criminal record/vulnerable check and child abuse check must be provided.

Submit your resume including 3 references to:

Shannon Denny, Human Resource Generalist

Eskasoni School Board

4645 Shore Road

Eskasoni, NS

Phone: 902-379-2206

Fax: 902-379-2273

Email: [email protected]

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