Clerk 1 / Receptionist

SereneAID; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) to provide temporary backfill support at the NS Housing Corporation office in Bridgewater. The role emphasizes accuracy, professionalism, and customer service in standardized clerical and reception duties.

Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will greet the public, manage the office switchboard, and handle routine administrative tasks while maintaining orderly files and timely communications.

Qualifications

• Grade XI education
• Related clerical/reception experience or training
• Experience with standardized clerical tasks using established methods
• Professional reception and public-facing service
• Ability to operate a switchboard/telephone system
• Experience preparing and filing correspondence
• Strong accuracy in routine administrative work
• Ability to order office supplies
• Handle inter-office mail
• Work well under direct supervision and follow procedures
• Strong communication, organization and customer-service skills
• 100% onsite availability in Bridgewater, NS

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist members of the public and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Operate and manage the office switchboard/telephone system, directing calls and taking messages as required.
• Perform a variety of routine and standardized clerical and administrative tasks.
• Prepare, organize, process, and file correspondence and other office documentation.
• Maintain accurate and orderly paper and electronic files in accordance with established procedures.
• Receive, sort, distribute, and deliver inter-office mail.
• Order and maintain supplies for various office equipment and general office requirements.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to staff and the office.
• Follow established methods, procedures, and instructions while completing assigned tasks.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when handling documentation and routine administrative work.
• Respond appropriately to routine inquiries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate staff member.
• Perform other related clerical/reception duties as assigned.

Job description

Bridgewater, Canada |

Location: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – 99 High Street

Department: NS Housing Corporation

Contract: October 5, 2026

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day | 100% onsite

Position Overview

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) to provide temporary backfill support at the NS Housing Corporation office in Bridgewater. The successful candidate will perform a variety of standardized clerical and reception duties in accordance with established methods and procedures, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, and customer service.

The position works under direct supervision and requires regular interaction with members of the public, staff, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist members of the public and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
  
• Operate and manage the office switchboard/telephone system, directing calls and taking messages as required.
  
• Perform a variety of routine and standardized clerical and administrative tasks.
  
• Prepare, organize, process, and file correspondence and other office documentation.
  
• Maintain accurate and orderly paper and electronic files in accordance with established procedures.
  
• Receive, sort, distribute, and deliver inter-office mail.
  
• Order and maintain supplies for various office equipment and general office requirements.
  
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to staff and the office.
  
• Follow established methods, procedures, and instructions while completing assigned tasks.
  
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when handling documentation and routine administrative work.
  
• Respond appropriately to routine inquiries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate staff member.
  
• Perform other related clerical/reception duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Grade XI education or equivalent.
  
• Related clerical/reception experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  
• Experience performing standardized clerical tasks using established methods and procedures.
  
• Ability to provide professional reception and public-facing service, including greeting and assisting visitors.
  
• Ability to operate a switchboard/telephone system and appropriately direct calls.
  
• Experience with preparing and filing correspondence and documentation.
  
• Ability to handle routine administrative duties with a strong emphasis on accuracy.
  
• Ability to order office supplies and support general office operations.
  
• Ability to handle and distribute inter-office mail.
  
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision and follow established procedures.
  
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and customer-service skills.
  
• 100% onsite availability in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia for the assignment.