Immigration Assistant

Shannex Incorporated; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Immigration Assistant in Halifax, where you'll provide vital administrative support to ensure smooth immigration processes. This role offers a chance to grow your career in an inclusive environment dedicated to delivering exceptional care and services.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan

RRSP program with employer matching

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7

Vacation accrual starting immediately

Free onsite parking

Access to continuing education and training

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence

Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate education required.
• At least one year of administrative experience.
• Meticulous work ethic and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, confidential administrative support to the Immigration team.
• Manage and maintain comprehensive immigration files.
• Prepare immigration applications and related documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills in MS Excel

Collaboration

Education

Post-graduate education in legal assistant, immigration or paralegal studies

Job description

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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for an Immigration Assistant to join our Immigration Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
  
  

About The Opportunity

• Provide professional, confidential administrative support to the Shannex Immigration team
• Maintain and manage comprehensive immigration files
• Manage confidential documentation and communication
• Audit files on a regular basis
• Prepare professional documents; including immigration applications and supporting documentation
• Demonstrate strong technical skills, especially in MS Excel
• Accurately track and update documentation
  
  

About You

• In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
• Relevant post-graduate education preferably as legal assistant, in immigration or paralegal studies
• At least one year of experience in an administrative role including document collection, file preparation and drafting of applications.
• Meticulous with your work, have a keen eye for detail and are known for your high standards, especially with regards to adhering to process standards.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
  
  

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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