Administrative Assistant - Community Development Department - Jobs in Bridgewater, NS

Job Description

WORK WITH USBridgewater is a thriving town of more than 8,000 people, nestled in the heart of the historical LaHave River Valley. Known as the “Main Street of the South Shore”, Bridgewater offers numerous services and industries to its citizens and the Lunenburg County region. Good planning is essential to the town’s long-term health and sustainability as the community continues to develop and grow. Over the past decade, the Town of Bridgewater has emerged as an international leader in sustainability and energy transition planning and programming.The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources.ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the Director, this position provides frontline service to customers and members of the public and administration support services for the Community Development Department. This includes program registration, public enquiries, reception, office coordination, facility booking, permit and application tracking, committee and communication support, records management and other general administration duties.ABOUT YOUYou are the go-to person. You are the one in the office who has a natural ability to keep all the pieces of a complex environment moving and on-track (you know exactly where that file is!) and have an uncanny ability to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening around you. You thrive in a lively and team-centred environment and when a colleague or customer comes to you needing support, your response is always “How can I help”. You’ve got excellent communication skills whether you’re writing a letter or answering the phone and when a client walks into the office or picks up that phone a top-notch customer experience is high on your list of priorities. Details delight you and hearing “there’s been a change in plans” doesn’t faze you in the least. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!Required Qualifications: · One- or two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute in business administration, office administration or other related field is required.· Three years of related experience.· Experience in a client-facing administrative role is preferred.· Municipal government experience is an asset, but not a requirement.Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Qualities: · Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively and independently in a diverse working environment· Customer service skills with ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times· Computer skills including the Microsoft Office M365 suite of programs is required· Excellent communications skills both verbal and written· Minute taking and transcription skills· Efficient typing skills· Knowledge of Planning and Development processes is an asset· Knowledge of records management processes is a strong assetVisit www.bridgewater.ca to view the full job description for this position. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTo Permanent, non-union positiono Salary: $40,000-$52,000 commensurate with experience. The Town of Bridgewater offers a competitive benefits package including Defined Contribution pension plan.o Full-time (35 hours per week)SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested individuals should forward a resume, cover letter.While we thank you for your interest, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Reference ID: TOBCDDADMIN_2021Application deadline: 2021-11-12Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $40,000.00-$52,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• No

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