Administrative Assistant III - Jobs in Lingan, NS

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Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We are hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant III (term).Accountabilities: You will provide administrative support to the Lingan Generating Station team. The ideal candidate will have initiative, an appreciation for confidentiality, a strong work ethic and a dedication to quality. You will be required to perform at a high level of competency and independence. You will be responsible for interacting with staff, accountable for sorting mail, tracking/reporting/follow up on current programs and metrics, word processing, maintaining bulletin boards and organizing our safety program, filing, and ordering office supplies. You will process payroll, invoices, requisitions, purchase orders. In addition, you will prepare monthly reports, and other general administrative support duties.You will be responsible for personal safety, that of coworkers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will 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 sound knowledge of current office procedures and possess proficient typing and computer utilization skills. You have a good working knowledge of various software packages (i.e. Word, Excel, MS Project, and Oracle). Accounting and/or knowledge of statistics would be a definite asset. You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate for this position you speak up on health, safety, and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. As an Administrative Assistant III you will build strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. Lastly, we encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well informed decisions.Reports to: Senior Plant ManagerForm 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: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than March 21, 2022.Late applications may not receive consideration.Recruitment 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.Job Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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