administrative clerk

Emigrance Consulting & Immigration Inc.; Beechville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading immigration consulting firm in Beechville, Nova Scotia, is looking for a detail-oriented administrative assistant. This role includes typing, proofreading documents, and providing customer service in an office environment. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and some experience in immigration tasks. Work hours range from 30 to 40 hours per week, ideally suited for someone adaptable and efficient in communication.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in immigration-related tasks.
• Excellent communication skills in English required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Type and proofread correspondence and documents.
• Sort, process and verify applications and other documents.
• Provide customer service and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Client focus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Office

Tasks

• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
• Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents
• Send and receive messages
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Check information gathered for completeness and accuracy

Area of work experience

• Immigration

Area of specialization

• Forms and records
• Correspondence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Sitting
• Attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is your current field of study?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week