administrative assistant - office

Papyrus Paper Plus; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local paper company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant. The role involves managing office operations including mail distribution, budget planning, and data management. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and strong organizational skills are needed. The position offers a full-time, permanent employment with an hourly wage of $22.50.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in an administrative role.
• Attention to detail required for repetitive tasks.
• Must be organized and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Open and distribute mail and other materials.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Answer telephone and relay calls and messages.
• Compile data, statistics, and other information.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Basic bookkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Office

Posted December 29, 2025 by Licensed Third-Party for Papyrus Paper Plus

• Location: Dartmouth, NS B3B 0N8
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $22.50 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Morning, Day, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source Job Bank #3472236

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Open and distribute mail and other materials
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Oversee payroll administrationArrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
• Perform data entry
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Analytical

Who can apply for this job?

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-19

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