School District 6 is seeking a self-motivated, organized, and collaborative individual to fill the role of Executive & Communications Assistant accountable for providing exceptional administrative support to the Senior Management team and District communications. This is a permanent, non-union, full-time position beginning May 15, 2024.

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc Nations in the beautiful Columbia Valley and serves 3343 students in 18 schools spread over 270 kilometers along the Rocky Mountains. The 3 major centers in the District are the communities of Golden, Invermere and Kimberley.

The Executive & Communications Assistant will provide administrative support to the Districts Senior Management Team and lead District level communications including all media, formal correspondence, and crisis communications. The individual will be responsible for providing confidential senior level administrative duties; including handling matters of that are sensitive and confidential in nature, scheduling and maintaining calendars, and ensuring logistics and materials for meetings/travel. The Executive & Communications Assistant will support key District projects and initiatives, as well as prepare minutes for both in-camera and public Board and Committee meetings. Additionally, this position is responsible for liaising with School Board Trustees and with all levels of government.

The successful candidate is an individual who is outstanding at anticipating needs, brings a customer service orientation to interactions with internal and external stakeholders. A self-starter with demonstrated professionalism, superior administrative, organizational and defined communication skills. The successful applicant will have completed a Business Administration program, Bachelors Degree or equivalent education combined with relevant work experience in communications; a minimum of 5 years experience in a progressively complex support role, preferably in the public sector and be proficient at MS Office.

School District 6 (Rocky Mountain) celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Our commitment is to ensure equity in employment, and we affirm and welcome applicants from all backgrounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and age, except as prescribed by law.

Electronic applications for this opportunity may be submitted by Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. via Make a Future http://sd6-makeafuture.simplication.com (Make a Future #3709648). Application must include a cover letter, resume and two professional references.

Please address questions regarding this position to Amanda Garand, Manager Human Resources.

Human Resources

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)

e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca