Administrative assistant/Yarmouth

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Job Description

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Employer details Town of Yarmouth 

Job details

  • Location400 Main St. Yarmouth, NSB5A 1G2
  • Salary52,608 annually / 35 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
  • Day
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
  • vacancies1 vacancy

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Coordinate the flow of information within the team
  • Open and distribute mail and other materials
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Answer electronic enquiries
  • Compile data, statistics and other information
  • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
  • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
  • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
  • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
  • Conduct research
  • Perform data entry
  • Provide customer service
  • Maintain and manage digital database

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word
  • Database software
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Electronic mail

Technical terminology

  • Legal

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Confidential security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Work with minimal supervision

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Pension plan

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

By email

jobs@townofyarmouth.ca

In person

400 Main St.Yarmouth, NSB5A 1G2Between 08:00 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

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