office administration clerk

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Halifax is seeking candidates for an administrative role that requires a college diploma or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, data entry, and providing information to clients. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential. The role takes place on-site with a fast-paced work environment and involves attention to detail. Candidates should exhibit adaptability, efficiency, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents.
• Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries.
• Work on reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, and databases.
• Sort, process, and verify applications, receipts, and other documents.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically.
• Send and receive messages.
• Compile data, statistics, and other information.
• Provide general information to clients and the public.
• Perform data entry.

Skills

Adaptability

Efficiency

Time management

Client focus

Organized

Reliability

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
• General office occupations and clerical services

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On Site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Setting

• Office
• Urban area
• Accounting firm

Responsibilities

• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
• Work on reports from manual or electronic files, inventories and databases
• Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents
• Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically
• Send and receive messages
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Provide general information to clients and the public
• Perform data entry

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Area of Specialization

• Reports
• Forms and records
• Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
• Contracts

Additional Information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Sitting
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Adaptability
• Efficiency
• Time management
• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability