Food Safety Clerk 3 - Frontline Admin & Data Entry

Nova Scotia; Bedford; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Engaging workplace

Countless career paths

Dynamic client-focused office

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is seeking a Food Safety Clerk 3 to provide principal administrative and client-service support for the Bedford office. You will be the front-line contact for the public, industry clients and staff, using Amanda to enter and maintain confidential information and process documents.

You will join a collaborative regional team, handle routine financial transactions, prepare reports, and help manage office operations within established timelines.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with 3+ years of admin experience.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and databases.
• Experience handling invoices and financial transactions is a plus.
• Strong organization and ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to information requests and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Enter and track applications, renewals, complaints and program data in Amanda.
• Classify, file and maintain confidential electronic records.
• Process invoices, payments, cash/cheque records and related reports.
• Handle mail, email and program documents per policy.
• Prepare routine and non-routine correspondence and reports.
• Procure supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Assist with office equipment and coordinate service when needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Typing accuracy

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Education

High school education

Tools

Amanda

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Amanda/SNAP database

SAP

STAR/STOR

Job description

The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is seeking a Food Safety Clerk 3 to provide principal administrative and client-service support for the Bedford office. You will be the front-line contact for the public, industry clients and staff, using Amanda to enter and maintain confidential information and process documents.

You will join a collaborative regional team, handle routine financial transactions, prepare reports, and help manage office operations within established timelines.