Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02)

Client: Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation

Location: Amherst, Nova Scotia – 144 Victoria East

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Contract: October 5, 2026

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day

Hours: 35 hours/week

Contract Type: Temporary Contract

Position Overview

Our client, the Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation, is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) for a temporary backfill assignment in Amherst.

The successful candidate will provide front-desk, reception, clerical, and general administrative support while following defined and established methods and procedures. The position requires a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, organization, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

- Greet and assist visitors and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.

- Operate the office telephone/switchboard and receive, screen, and direct incoming calls.

- Prepare, organize, process, and file correspondence and other office documentation.

- Maintain organized and accurate filing systems.

- Perform routine clerical and administrative tasks in accordance with established procedures.

- Order office supplies and support the maintenance of supplies for various office equipment.

- Receive, sort, distribute, and deliver inter-office mail.

- Perform routine data entry and document processing as required.

- Provide general administrative and clerical support to the office and staff.

- Ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently under established methods and procedures.

- Handle interactions with the public and internal staff professionally.

- Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling office information.





- Follow direction and work effectively under direct supervision.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

- Grade XI education or equivalent.

- Related clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Experience performing standardized clerical and/or administrative tasks.

- Ability to work accurately while following defined and established methods and procedures.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Valuable verbal and written communication skills.

- Professional and courteous approach when dealing with the public.

- Ability to perform reception/front-desk duties, including greeting visitors and operating a switchboard.

- Ability to prepare and file correspondence and maintain organized records.

- Ability to perform general office support duties, including handling mail and ordering office supplies.

- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision.

Preferred Experience

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:

- Receptionist or front-desk positions.

- Clerical or administrative support.

- Government, housing, public-sector, or other office environments.

- Customer service involving members of the public.

- Telephone/switchboard operations.

- Document preparation and filing.

- Mail distribution and general office administration.

- Data entry and routine computer-based administrative work.

Core Skills

- Reception & Front Desk Support

- Clerical Administration

- Customer Service

- Telephone / Switchboard Operations

- Filing & Records Management

- Correspondence Preparation

- Data Entry

- Office Administration

- Mail Distribution

- Office Supply Management

- Attention to Detail

- Accuracy

- Written & Verbal Communication

- Professionalism

- Ability to Follow Procedures

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