Secretary 2
Government of Nova Scotia’s African Nova Scotian Affairs Department based in Halifax, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Secretary 2. Government of Nova Scotia’s African Nova Scotian Affairs Department focuses on supporting African Nova Scotians through policy development and community initiatives. It provides services such as advocacy, resource access, and cultural promotion. The department collaborates with community organizations to address systemic challenges and ensure equitable opportunities. It plays a key role in fostering community development and cultural heritage in Nova Scotia. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nova Scotia
Department: African Nova Scotian Affairs
Position: Secretary 2
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $1684.00 – $1884.17 Weekly
Employment Type: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG
Location: Halifax, NS, CA
Competition Number: 44084
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completed a 1-year secretarial or business administration diploma
Experience: Candidates should have three years experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision to prioritize work demands and meet deadlines while exercising appropriate judgment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable
- The candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing
- The candidates should have excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and a high degree of judgment and initiative in responding to matters as they arise
- The candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including clients, community members, key partners, industry members, and all levels of government staff
- The candidates should have demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to run a bring-forward or reminder system, coordinate and arrange meetings, and manage travel/accommodations
- The candidates should have experience with ordering and receiving supplies and processing invoices for payment
- The candidates should have experience with general filing, records management, and database management
- The candidates should have experience contributing to the development of administrative process improvements and standards
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to support ANSA by tracking routine and non-routine correspondence, memos, and documentation
- The candidates should be able to respond to and direct incoming calls, emails, and inquiries efficiently
- The candidates should be able to coordinate calendars, meetings, and agendas, and maintain filing records and retrieval systems
- The candidates should be able to assist with monitoring budget-related documents and prepare reports and presentation materials accurately
- The candidates should be able to perform other routine day-to-day operational tasks, including tracking and ordering supplies and maintaining office equipment
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!