Clerk 1 / Receptionist
- Truro, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- 35 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02)
Client: Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation
Location: 9 Church Street, Truro, Nova Scotia
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day
Hours: 35 hours/week
Position Overview
The Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) to provide clerical and reception support at its 9 Church Street location in Truro, Nova Scotia.
This is a temporary backfill position required until the permanent vacancy is filled. The successful candidate will perform a variety of standardized clerical and reception duties under direct supervision, following established methods and procedures with a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Mandatory Qualifications / Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Location: 9 Church Street, Truro, NS
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: 5 days/week
Hours: 7 hours/day / 35 hours/week
Client: Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation
Location: 9 Church Street, Truro, Nova Scotia
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day
Hours: 35 hours/week
Position Overview
The Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) to provide clerical and reception support at its 9 Church Street location in Truro, Nova Scotia.
This is a temporary backfill position required until the permanent vacancy is filled. The successful candidate will perform a variety of standardized clerical and reception duties under direct supervision, following established methods and procedures with a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist visitors and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- Operate and manage the office switchboard and direct incoming calls appropriately.
- Receive, respond to, and route routine inquiries.
- Prepare, format, organize, and file correspondence and other office documentation.
- Maintain accurate and organized paper and electronic files.
- Perform general clerical and administrative tasks in accordance with established procedures.
- Order and maintain supplies for various office equipment and administrative needs.
- Receive, sort, distribute, and deliver inter-office mail.
- Assist with routine office coordination and administrative activities.
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when completing assigned clerical work.
- Follow established policies, procedures, and instructions while working under direct supervision.
- Provide professional service to internal staff, visitors, and members of the public.
Mandatory Qualifications / Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Grade XI education plus related experience, OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Related experience performing clerical and/or receptionist duties.
- Ability to perform standardized clerical tasks according to established methods and procedures.
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to greet and interact professionally with the public.
- Ability to perform duties involving switchboard/telephone operations.
- Experience with preparing and filing correspondence and office documentation.
- Ability to handle office supplies and routine administrative requirements.
- Ability to manage and distribute inter-office mail.
- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision and follow established procedures.
Location: 9 Church Street, Truro, NS
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: 5 days/week
Hours: 7 hours/day / 35 hours/week
More about this job
Responsibilities
Greet and assist visitors, operate the switchboard, respond to routine inquiries, and route calls and requests appropriately. Prepare and file documents, maintain paper and electronic records, manage supplies and inter-office mail, and support routine office administration.
Requirements
Requires Grade XI education plus related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, along with experience in clerical or receptionist duties. Candidates must demonstrate accuracy, professional public interaction, telephone and switchboard ability, and the ability to follow established procedures under direct supervision.
Skills
- Reception
- Clerical Support
- Customer Service
- Telephone and Switchboard Operations
- Call Routing
- Handling Inquiries
- Correspondence Preparation
- Document Formatting
- Filing
- Records Management
- Office Administration
- Office Supply Management
- Mail Distribution
- Attention to Detail
- Following Procedures
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Categories
- Administrative
- Government & Public Sector
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Clerk 1
- Receptionist
- Government of Nova Scotia
- NS Housing Corporation
- Clerical Support
- Reception
- Customer Service
- Switchboard
- Telephone Operations
- Call Routing
- Routine Inquiries
- Correspondence
- Document Formatting
- Paper Files
- Electronic Files
- Records Management
- Office Supplies
- Inter-Office Mail
- Administrative Support
- Established Procedures
- Direct Supervision
- Attention to Detail