School Based Administrative Assistant

Competition #: 205C5-Feb1126A
Position: School Based Administrative Assistant
Location: Millwood Elementary
Department:
Assignment: Administrative Assistant
Status: Term

Percentage: 100%
Start Date: Wednesday, February 11 2026
End Date: Tuesday, June 30 2026
Posted: Wednesday, February 11 2026 12:00 PM
Deadline: Friday, February 20 2026 12:00 PM

Details:

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 11,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Serving more than 58,000 students in 137 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

HRCE offers:

• Attractive schedules offering work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and time off
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

School Based Administrative Assistants are members of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union, Local 53 (NSGEU). The NSGEU collective agreement can be accessed by clicking HERE .

The School Based Administrative Assistant shall provide the required administrative support to the school in all aspects of its day to day operations. A School Based Administrative Assistant works in a team-based environment and displays a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the general public, students, staff, volunteers and outside agencies. Consistent with Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and Halifax Regional Centre for Education policies, the Administrative Assistant will work within an established accountability framework to ensure maximum results are achieved in delivering support services to schools. Working collaboratively within the school, the Administrative Assistant reports directly to the School Principal.

Qualifications:

a) Completion of a diploma/certificate program from a recognized institution in Office Administration/Management, Secretarial Science, or an acceptable equivalent obtained through relevant job training and experience;

b) Minimum two (2) years recent experience in a fast-paced office environment utilizing an advanced computer system with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases;

c) Willingness to train in job-related software programs including an advanced Student Information System, accounting software and website maintenance required.

Rate of Pay:

The starting hourly rate is $27.15. Rates are based on a five (5) step scale with step increases occurring annually in accordance with the Collective Agreement as shown below.

Step

Hourly Rate

Annual Salary based on a 10-month schedule

Step 1

$27.15

$41,811.00

Step 2

$27.79

$42,796.60

Step 3

$28.47

$43,843.80

Step 4

$29.09

$44,798.60

Step 5

$30.22

$46,538.80

This is a 10-month per year position with a work schedule in accordance with the school year calendar which includes time off at Christmas and March Break, depending on the duration of the term.