Administrative assistant (secretary 3)

Government of Nova Scotia’s Health Professionals Recruit Department based in Halifax, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Administrative assistant. Government of Nova Scotia’s Health Professionals Recruit Department focuses on attracting and retaining healthcare professionals. It provide job matching, licensing support, and relocation assistance. By collaborating with health authorities and educational institutions, it ensure a well-staffed healthcare system, enhancing the province’s health services. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Government of Nova Scotia
Department: Health Professionals Recruit
Position: Administrative assistant (secretary 3)
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $1940.61 – $2425.76 Bi-Weekly
Employment Type: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion – Non Union – NSPG
Location: Halifax, NS, CA
Shift: 35 hours/week, Overtime
Competition Number: 43250 

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of office administration program
Experience: Candidates should have 4 years of experience in the relevant field

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should expect that most of their time will be spent in a comfortable office setting
• The candidates should be prepared for a normal work week of 35 hours, with each day consisting of 7 hours and aware that occasional overtime work
• The candidates should need to move or lift objects such as boxes, inventory, or files as part of their duties
• The candidates should be self-motivated individuals who participate fully in a team environment where ideas and innovation are embraced
• The candidates should value the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of their work

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should possess a broad range of knowledge relating to the functions, activities, policies, and practices of executive government offices
• The candidates should be dedicated to high standards of quality with proven initiative, integrity, judgment, decision-making abilities, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• The candidates should be self-motivated, resourceful, and reliable, with a high degree of organizational skills required to determine priorities with minimal supervision in a busy environment
• The candidates should have experience in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders and other levels of government
• The candidates should possess essential skills including advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and efficient office management practices
• The candidates should have a high degree of confidentiality, sensitivity, discretion, and judgment and familiarity with SAP, Ariba, and Flextrack systems
• The candidates should be able to effectively respond to high volumes of work and work independently with minimal supervision
• The candidates should demonstrate leadership competencies required at this level of work, including Analytical Thinking, Adaptability and Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Client Orientation, Effective Interactive Communication, Initiative, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency
• The candidates should be prepared to have the above qualifications and competencies assessed using one or more of the following tools written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks
• The candidates should rely on education and experience equivalencies and must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application

Responsibilities:

Benefits:

• The candidates will get defined pension plan, health, dental, life Insurance, general illness,  employee and family assistance programs

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.

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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!

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