Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) – Backfill

Location: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – 99 High Street

Department: NS Housing Corporation

Contract: October 5, 2026

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day | 100% onsite

Openings: 1

Engagement: Temporary Services / Competitive-Sourced

Position Overview The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) to provide temporary backfill support at the NS Housing Corporation office in Bridgewater. The successful candidate will perform a variety of standardized clerical and reception duties in accordance with established methods and procedures, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, and customer service.

The position works under direct supervision and requires regular interaction with members of the public, staff, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

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

- Operate and manage the office switchboard/telephone system, directing calls and taking messages as required.

- Perform a variety of routine and standardized clerical and administrative tasks.

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

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

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

- Order and maintain supplies for various office equipment and general office requirements.

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

- Follow established methods, procedures, and instructions while completing assigned tasks.

- Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when handling documentation and routine administrative work.

- Respond appropriately to routine inquiries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate staff member.





- Perform other related clerical/reception duties as assigned.

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.

- Experience performing standardized clerical tasks using established methods and procedures.

- Ability to provide professional reception and public-facing service, including greeting and assisting visitors.

- Ability to operate a switchboard/telephone system and appropriately direct calls.

- Experience with preparing and filing correspondence and documentation.

- Ability to handle routine administrative duties with a strong emphasis on accuracy.

- Ability to order office supplies and support general office operations.

- Ability to handle and distribute inter-office mail.

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

- Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and customer-service skills.

- 100% onsite availability in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia for the duration of the assignment.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a receptionist, clerical, administrative assistant, office clerk, or customer-service administrative role, particularly in an workplace involving regular interaction with the public. Candidates should be dependable, organized, professional, accurate, and comfortable handling multiple routine administrative responsibilities.

Work Environment

- Work Location: 99 High Street, Bridgewater, NS

- Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

- Hours: 7 hours per day, 5 days per week

- Duration: October 5, 2026 to October 30, 2026

- Contract Length: 20 business days

- Department: NS Housing Corporation

- Position: Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02)

- Vacancy Type: Temporary backfill until the permanent vacancy is filled.

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