Description
Switchboard / Receptionist - Full-time, temporary
(12 months)
Full-time temporary, 35 hours weekly, anticipated end date July 2026
The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Switchboard / Receptionist. The Switchboard / Receptionist routes incoming calls appropriately; welcomes and directs all visitors, including managing the sign-in book and identification tags; serves as an emergency warden and performs duties as set out by the Accounting & Purchasing department. As the first contact for all visitors to the Education Centre, this position requires a professional, friendly, and outgoing individual that is able to multi-task while working under pressure.
SCHOOL AND SUPERVISOR’S NAME:
Education Centre
Jaclyn Kane, Assistant Manager - Accounting & Purchasing
LOCATION: Midhurst
F.T.E.: 1.0
STATUS: Full-time temporary
SCHEDULE: Daily - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This position works twelve months of the year.
Salary Range: $24.03 - $28.06 per hour
Qualifications: Required: Secondary School Diploma. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Professional business presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to perform in a calm and well-organized manner while managing multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
Preferred: Community college certificate in Office Administration. Knowledge of Simcoe County District School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures Memoranda, and Numbered Memoranda. Experience working in a busy front office environment. First Aid, CPR and defibrillator certification would be an asset.
The duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions are not limited to the above and may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Switchboard / Receptionist.
Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,
even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Cover letters may be addressed to Jaclyn Kane, Assistant Manager - Accounting & Purchasing. Any application not received through the ATE website by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
