Client: Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation

Location: 7 Campbell Street, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Contract: October 6, 2026

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day

Allocation: 100% onsite

Openings: 1

Engagement: Temporary / Contract

Pay Structure: Hourly

Position Overview The Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) for a temporary backfill assignment in Recent Glasgow, NS.

The successful candidate will provide general clerical and reception support while following established procedures and maintaining a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail. This position involves regular interaction with the public and internal staff and requires someone who can efficiently perform routine administrative tasks under direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

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

- Answer and direct incoming telephone calls using the office switchboard.

- Receive visitors and provide appropriate information or direction.

- Prepare, format, organize, and file correspondence and other routine documentation.

- Maintain accurate and organized paper and electronic files in accordance with established procedures.

- Order and coordinate supplies required for various office equipment and administrative activities.

- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence and mail.

- Deliver and distribute inter-office mail as required.

- Perform routine clerical and administrative tasks using defined and established methods and procedures.





- Ensure clerical work is completed accurately and efficiently.

- Follow established workplace procedures and instructions under direct supervision.

- Provide general administrative support to the office as required.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

- Grade XI education or equivalent.

- Related clerical/reception experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Demonstrated ability to perform standardized clerical tasks using established methods and procedures.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to perform clerical duties under direct supervision.

- Ability to interact professionally with the public, visitors, and internal staff.

- Ability to perform reception duties, including greeting the public and operating/directing calls through a switchboard.

- Ability to prepare and file correspondence.

- Ability to assist with office supply ordering and routine office administration.

- Ability to handle and distribute inter-office mail.

Core Skills

- Reception & Front-Desk Support

- General Clerical Administration

- Customer/Public Service





- Telephone & Switchboard Operations

- Correspondence Preparation & Filing

- Document & File Management

- Office Supplies & Administrative Support

- Mail Distribution

- Accuracy & Attention to Detail

- Professional Communication

- Ability to Follow Established Procedures

Work Location & Schedule

Location:

7 Campbell Street, New Glasgow, NS

Work Arrangement:

100% onsite

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

7 hours per day

35 hours per week

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have previous clerical, receptionist, administrative, or front-desk experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to accurately complete routine administrative tasks in a structured office environment. Candidates with experience interacting with the public and handling telephone, correspondence, filing, mail, and general office-support responsibilities are well aligned with this assignment.

Recruiter Screening Checklist

Before submission, confirm:

- Grade XI or equivalent

- Related clerical/reception experience OR equivalent combination of training and experience

- Comfortable working 100% onsite in New Glasgow

- Available October 6–30, 2026

- Available Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day

- Reception/public-facing experience

- Switchboard/telephone experience

- Correspondence preparation and filing

- Office supply ordering/support

- Inter-office mail handling/distribution

- Strong accuracy and attention to detail

- Able to work under direct supervision and follow established procedures

📌 Clerk 1 / Receptionist– Backfill (Nova Scotia)
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📍 Nova Scotia