Jobs in Nova Scotia (15,608 jobs)

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15,608 listings · 2,270 employers Counted Nov 9, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (699 listings), Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health (624 listings), Nova Scotia Health Authority (472 listings).

Common roles: Cashier, Retail sales associate, Cook.

1,772 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

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Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	20.00	1,341
CAD / year	71,650.00	379

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Eskasoni School Board

Administrative Assistant

Eskasoni, NS, B1W 1K3, Canada

Salary Range: $45,280.00 - $54,006.00 · Full-time

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Pay: Salary Range: $45,280.00 - $54,006.00
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Job Posting

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Reporting to: Principal

Location: Essissoqnikewey Siawa’sik-l’nuey Kina’matinewa’kuo’m

Employment status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $45,280.00 - $54,006.00

Summary:

The Administrative Assistant plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the school office, fostering a positive and professional environment for students, parents, and staff. This role requires exceptional organizational, detail-oriented, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the school administration and staff.
Greet and assist students, parents, staff, visitors courteously and professionally.
Manage the reception area, answering phones, and directing inquiries when needed.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records, attendance data, and other school documents.
Assist in the organization of meetings, in-service activities and events.
Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information and situations.
Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, diploma/certificate and documents.
Responsible for ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory of office supplies.
Assist with coordinating school events and activities, assisting with logistics and registration.
Determine and establish office procedures.
Tacking attendance for staff and students.
Assist with data input and maintain data in student information systems.
Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

One year post-secondary diploma in office or business administration or with high school equivalency combined with two years of administrative experience.
One year of administrative experience.
Prior experience in a school setting an asset.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Fluency in Mi’kmaq language is required.
First Aid and WHMIS required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Gmail, docs, sheets, google classroom).

Please note that successful candidates must provide a current satisfactory criminal record with a vulnerable sector check, child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.

Preference will be given to internal applicants.

Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Process:

Applications should be submitted electronically through Bamboohr and must include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references or by email to shannondenny@schoolbd.ca

https://eskasonischoolboard.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Closing Date: November 18, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

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Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant provides essential support to school staff and manages daily office operations, including reception duties and record maintenance. They are also responsible for coordinating school events, managing office supplies, and ensuring accurate data entry in student information systems.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary diploma in office or business administration or high school equivalency with two years of administrative experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is required, along with fluency in the Mi’kmaq language.

Skills

Administrative support
Reception
Data entry
Record keeping
Time management
Organizational skills
Communication
Customer service
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Mi’kmaq language
First Aid
WHMIS

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Hiring contact

Shannon Denny

Hiring contact email

shannondenny@schoolbd.ca

Keywords

Administrative Assistant
School Administration
Reception
Data Management
Student Records
Attendance Tracking
Office Procedures
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Workspace
Gmail
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Google Classroom
Mi’kmaq
First Aid
WHMIS
Criminal Record Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Child Abuse Registry Check
Inventory Management
Event Coordination

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