Administrative Services Clerk – 12 month Term

Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance focused environment

Culture of teamwork, trust, andservice

Professional development opportunities

Fast-growing community team

Employee Assistance Program and well‑n

Job summary

Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada seeks an Administrative Services Clerk on a 12-month term to provide reception and administrative support for two departments. You will respond to inquiries by phone, email and in-person, manage records and financial tasks, and assist with events and back-up finance duties.

Anticipated start date December 21, 2026, and end date December 24, 2027. The role offers a collaborative, service-oriented environment with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Two-year college level certificate or diploma in administrative support services with related experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with financial software is an asset.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable handling inquiries in person, over the phone, and by email.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to attend occasional evening meetings and record minutes.
• Understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support for two departments.
• Respond to public inquiries by phone, email and in-person.
• Perform office management duties including financial administration and record-keeping.
• Support recurring events such as Volunteer Recognition and Design Awards.
• Back-up support to Finance team including processing payments and bank deposits.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Evening meetings

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Education

Two-year diploma in administrative support services

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Location: Elmsdale, NS

Looking for an opportunity to support a dynamic fast-growing community? If you enjoy working with and supporting others, join us and be part of the team serving the people who make it great.

Due to an upcoming parental leave, we are accepting applications for an Administrative Services Clerk in a 12-month term position.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning and the Director of Recreation and Community Development, this role provides reception and administrative support for two departments. The Administrative Services Clerk responds to public inquiries by phone, email, and in-person, and performs office management duties including financial administration and record-keeping. Additional support for recurring events include Volunteer Recognition, the Design Awards and other events as required. This position also acts as back-up support to our Finance team providing telephone and walk-in reception services including processing payments and bank deposits for the organization.

What You Can Offer

• Completion of a two-year community college level certification or diploma in administrative support services discipline with related experience, preferably in a client-focused office environment.
• Comfortable with computer software, including MS Office. Experience with financial software an asset.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with providing customer-service support in person, on the phone, and by email.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to attend occasional, and pre-scheduled evening meetings, to record minutes
• Solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer focused environment.

What We Can Offer

• Work-life balance focused environment.
• A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
• Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community.
• A commitment to personal and team professional development.
• The excitement of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs.

Anticipated Start Date: December 21, 2026

Anticipated End Date: December 24, 2027

Annual salary: $50,999.00 — $63,479.00

Deadline to apply: November 8, 2026

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 902-883-6216.