Clerk 1 / Receptionist
- Amherst, NS, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 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: Amherst, Nova Scotia – 144 Victoria East
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Contract: October 5, 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day
Hours: 35 hours/week
Contract Type: Temporary Contract
Position Overview
Our client, the Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation, is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) for a temporary backfill assignment in Amherst.
The successful candidate will provide front-desk, reception, clerical, and general administrative support while following defined and established methods and procedures. The position requires a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, organization, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Mandatory Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:
Client: Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation
Location: Amherst, Nova Scotia – 144 Victoria East
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Contract: October 5, 2026
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day
Hours: 35 hours/week
Contract Type: Temporary Contract
Position Overview
Our client, the Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation, is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) for a temporary backfill assignment in Amherst.
The successful candidate will provide front-desk, reception, clerical, and general administrative support while following defined and established methods and procedures. The position requires a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, organization, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist visitors and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- Operate the office telephone/switchboard and receive, screen, and direct incoming calls.
- Prepare, organize, process, and file correspondence and other office documentation.
- Maintain organized and accurate filing systems.
- Perform routine clerical and administrative tasks in accordance with established procedures.
- Order office supplies and support the maintenance of supplies for various office equipment.
- Receive, sort, distribute, and deliver inter-office mail.
- Perform routine data entry and document processing as required.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to the office and staff.
- Ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently under established methods and procedures.
- Handle interactions with the public and internal staff professionally.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling office information.
- Follow direction and work effectively under direct supervision.
Mandatory Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Grade XI education or equivalent.
- Related clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience performing standardized clerical and/or administrative tasks.
- Ability to work accurately while following defined and established methods and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional and courteous approach when dealing with the public.
- Ability to perform reception/front-desk duties, including greeting visitors and operating a switchboard.
- Ability to prepare and file correspondence and maintain organized records.
- Ability to perform general office support duties, including handling mail and ordering office supplies.
- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision.
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:
- Receptionist or front-desk positions.
- Clerical or administrative support.
- Government, housing, public-sector, or other office environments.
- Customer service involving members of the public.
- Telephone/switchboard operations.
- Document preparation and filing.
- Mail distribution and general office administration.
- Data entry and routine computer-based administrative work.
- Reception & Front Desk Support
- Clerical Administration
- Customer Service
- Telephone / Switchboard Operations
- Filing & Records Management
- Correspondence Preparation
- Data Entry
- Office Administration
- Mail Distribution
- Office Supply Management
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Professionalism
- Ability to Follow Procedures
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Responsibilities
Greet and assist visitors, operate the telephone switchboard, and provide courteous reception and customer service. Prepare and file correspondence, maintain records, handle mail and office supplies, and perform routine data entry and administrative tasks accurately under established procedures.
Requirements
Requires Grade XI education or equivalent, plus related clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates should be accurate and detail-oriented, communicate well, handle reception and general office duties professionally, and work effectively under direct supervision.
Skills
- Reception And Front Desk Support
- Clerical Administration
- Customer Service
- Telephone And Switchboard Operations
- Filing And Records Management
- Correspondence Preparation
- Data Entry
- Office Administration
- Mail Distribution
- Office Supply Management
- Attention To Detail
- Accuracy
- Written And Verbal Communication
- Professionalism
- Following Procedures
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Categories
- Administrative
- Government & Public Sector
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Reception
- Front Desk
- Clerical Support
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Telephone Switchboard
- Visitor Assistance
- Correspondence
- Document Processing
- Filing Systems
- Records Management
- Data Entry
- Mail Distribution
- Office Supplies
- Office Equipment
- Established Procedures
- Confidentiality
- Public Sector
- Housing Corporation
- Direct Supervision