Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant – Saddle Lake Early Childhood Centre

General Purpose of Position: 

The Administrative Assistant’s role is to provide administrative support for the Saddle Lake Early Childhood Centre (SLECC) children, staff, and parents. The assistant will report directly to the SLECC Program Manager and perform general administrative duties while handling routine inquiries regarding the SLECC. 

 

Job Requirements – the interested applicant will have (but is not limited to): 

• Secretarial certificate or equivalent 
• Level 3 Supervisor Diploma or equivalent 
• Previous secretarial/office administration experience 
• Experience working with children 
• First Aid in childcare 
• Driver’s License and a reliable transportation is mandatory  

Job Duties – the interested applicant will (but is not limited to):  

• Assist in managing the office administration of the SLECC 
• Work closely with the program manager in regards to filing and other related financial matters. 
• Develop and maintain current, accurate, and confidential children and staff records/files.  
• Have a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality 
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team  
• Have the ability to establish first line communication with staff, parents and the general public.
• Know the SLECC’s licensing requirements, and will work to meet the necessary standards and expectations. 
• Possess technological proficiency in various daily programming (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite,  emailing, filing, etc.) 
• Be willing to supervise in classrooms to meet ratios as needed (e.g. staff breaks/shortages)
• Follow the SLCN and SLECC Policy and Procedures 

 

Required Documents 

1. Resume (with 3 references)
2. Cover Letter
3. Updated and Clear Criminal Record Check
4. Updated and Clear Child Welfare Check

 

 

Interested applicants will submit required documents directly to: 

Attn: Tamra Steinhauer, HR Coordinator  

Email: tamra.steinhauer@saddlelake.ca 

or 

Attn: Sherisse Cutknife-Houle, SLECC Program Manager 

Email. sherisse.houle@saddlelake.ca 

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applications selected for an interview will  be contacted. 

Job Posting Date: October 15, 2024 

Deadline Date: November 1, 2024 

Start Date: As soon as possible