Administrative Assistant IV - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Reference Number: 10218Department: Environmental Services & Mi’kmaq RelationsLocation: Halifax, Nova Scotia CanadaType of Employment: 1 Year Term, Full-timeDate Posted: 12 July 2022Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant IV for a 1 year Term. Accountabilities:As the Administrative Assistant IV, you will provide a high level of administrative support to the Environmental Services & Mikmaq Relations Team. Judgment, initiative, confidentiality, work ethic, quality, and the ability to meet deadlines are of prime importance. You will be required to perform at a high level of competency and independence.Responsibilities may involve interacting with and supporting staff, preparing reports and department financial data, maintaining filing systems, processing invoices, arranging meetings, managing calendars and email, making travel arrangements, preparing electronic presentations and spreadsheets, performing payroll time entry, as well as formatting and filing regulatory documents. You will assist in the development and maintenance of standard office procedures.This position requires flexibility, excellent customer service and the ability to work with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will also be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.Skills, Capabilities and Experience:You have a grade XII education or equivalent, office administration training, and three to five years of related administrative experience. You have effective communication and organizational skills. You are a self-starter who has the willingness and ability to learn new processes and will become competent in the applications required for this position. You have strong analytical and quantitative skills and are attentive to detail. You are a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills. You have a thorough knowledge of current office procedures and have proficient typing and computer utilization skills. You have a good working knowledge of various software packages (i.e. Word, Excel, MS Project, Invoice Express, Peoplesoft, SharePoint and Oracle). Accounting and/or knowledge of statistics would be a definite asset. You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.Reports to: Director of Environment & Mikmaq Relations.Form of Application: Click the APPLY button at the end of the online job posting. Complete all required information fields and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.Salary: To commensurate with qualifications and experience.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than July 26 2022. Late applications may not receive considerationRecruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means 14 days since having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the on-line application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.Quick Apply

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