office administrator

Government of Canada - Central; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled administrator to implement and oversee new procedures. The ideal candidate will have a college education, 2-3 years of experience in project coordination, and proficiency in MS Office tools. Responsibilities include delegating tasks, managing budgets, and preparing reports. Successful candidates will exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Health benefits are included in this on-site role with no remote work option.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in project coordination.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures.
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Delegate work to office support staff.
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Ability to multitask

Time management

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Delegate work to office support staff
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Co‑ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Oversee and co‑ordinate office administrative procedures
• Monitor and evaluate
• Plan and control budget and expenditures

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Time management
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan