Defence Construction Canada (DCC) invites you to consider joining our Halifax team!Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a dynamic and fast-paced Crown corporation whose clients include the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence. We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Assistant to support our Halifax site.The Administrative Assistant coordinates and carries out administrative activities for employees at all levels of the business unit. The incumbent provides high-quality, timely, effective and effective services, including entering and reporting data, and carrying out document and records management. The incumbent also coordinates the preparation of human resources documentation.KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIESThe duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:PrimaryProvide daily administrative and operational support to employees at all levels of the business unitCoordinate and provide administrative support and guidance to new administrative assistants to ensure consistency of business unit or service line requirementsCarry out quality control of data entry (e.G. monthly expenses, timesheet reporting, accounts payable, service billing)Enter data related to service line transactions and activities in enterprise resource planning system (e.G. budget tracking, time entry, procurement, contract administration)Track budgets for service level agreements and training and developmentProcess account payables and vendor payments, ensure proper financial coding, obtain delegated signatures and enter data in enterprise resource planning systemPrepare year‐end financials, set up files and databases for new fiscal year, archive filesOtherTake and prepare minutes of monthly meetingsPrepare purchase orders (e.G. for office supplies, furniture,



service contracts)Perform receptionist duties and act as backup for other administrative employees, as requiredOther duties as assignedSKILLSGeneral and Specific KnowledgeAdministrative best practicesAccounting principlesIntermediate MS Office expertiseRecords managementFormal Education and/or Certification(s) and ExperienceMinimum: college diploma in business or office administration or related field with three years' relevant experience, or the equivalentPreferred: minimum requirements and general accounting courses and/or basic accounting experienceAbilitiesUse applicable computer software and operating systemsManage multiple deadlines and prioritiesDemonstrate attention to detailDEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIPProvide functional advice and guidance to employeesOccasionally coordinate work of other administrative staff in business unitWORKING CONDITIONSTypical office environment with occasional travelCheck out your benefitsWorking with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market's best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.Your package includes:Health and Wellness100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverageTelus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plansHome and FamilyLife, accidental-death, and short-term disability insuranceEnhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance programMaternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeksFlexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from homeLeave and RetirementPublic-service pensionComprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with enhanced travel benefits coverage

📌 Administrative Assistant (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality