Administrative Assistant

Advantage Personnel; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a professional Administrative Assistant for their client in Bedford, NS. The successful candidate will serve as the first point of contact for clients, manage front-desk operations, and support communications. Key responsibilities include answering phone calls, maintaining organized documents, and assisting clients. Candidates should have at least 2 years of administrative experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time role with a pay rate of $19.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls; take messages as needed.
• Maintain organized files and company documents.
• Send and receive email and mail correspondence.
• Greet and assist clients in a friendly, professional manner.
• Support social media posting and basic content updates.
• Type, edit, and proofread various documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication abilities

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Bedford, NS

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Pay Rate: $19.00/hour

Job Overview:

Advantage Personnel is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our client's team in Bedford, NS. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for clients, manage front-desk operations, handle incoming and outgoing communications, direct phone inquiries, and support document organization and company communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct phone calls; take messages as needed
• Maintain organized files and company documents
• Send and receive email and mail correspondence
• Greet and assist clients in a friendly, professional manner
• Support social media posting and basic content updates
• Type, edit, and proofread various documents

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively