Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02)

Client: Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation

Location: 9 Church Street, Truro, Nova Scotia

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day

Hours: 35 hours/week

Position Overview The Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) to provide clerical and reception support at its 9 Church Street location in Truro, Nova Scotia.

This is a temporary backfill position required until the permanent vacancy is filled. The successful candidate will perform a variety of standardized clerical and reception duties under direct supervision, following established methods and procedures with a strong emphasis on accuracy and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

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

- Operate and manage the office switchboard and direct incoming calls appropriately.

- Receive, respond to, and route routine inquiries.

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

- Maintain accurate and organized paper and electronic files.

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

- Order and maintain supplies for various office equipment and administrative needs.

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





- Assist with routine office coordination and administrative activities.

- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when completing assigned clerical work.

- Follow established policies, procedures, and instructions while working under direct supervision.

- Provide skilled service to internal staff, visitors, and members of the public.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications / Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

- Grade XI education plus related experience, OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.

- Related experience performing clerical and/or receptionist duties.

- Ability to perform standardized clerical tasks according to established methods and procedures.

- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.

- Ability to greet and interact professionally with the public.

- Ability to perform duties involving switchboard/telephone operations.

- Experience with preparing and filing correspondence and office documentation.

- Ability to handle office supplies and routine administrative requirements.

- Ability to manage and distribute inter-office mail.

- Ability to work effectively under direct supervision and follow established procedures.

Work Location & Schedule

Location: 9 Church Street, Truro, NS

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Schedule: 5 days/week

Hours: 7 hours/day / 35 hours/week

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