Relief Secretary
Job Summary
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Smith, NT.
Department Information
South Slave Divisional Education Council
Job Information
As the Relief Secretary, you will provide confidential secretarial, administrative, and financial support to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the school. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate school records and managing staff leave systems. The quality and timeliness of these services directly support the ability of school administration and staff to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative assistance and client support services for students, their families and members of the public to ensure clients are well served by the school
- Maintain student records to ensure an accurate and update registry of students and student achievements
- Schedule appointments and arrange meetings and conferences
- Maintain financial administration to ensure all school accounts and budgets are accurate and up to date
- Provide minor first aid to students when necessary and inform the Principal and parent of the need for medical attention
Key Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 10 combined with completion of a Secretarial Arts or Office Procedures Program and/or related secretarial experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8242
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Relief Worker
This job opening is for a Relief position where there are no established hours of work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and may be required to report to work on an as and when required basis for facilities where services operate on a daily basis throughout the entire year.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27526
Closing Date: March 5, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $3.72 per hour.
Application Assistance
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