Clerk - Summer Job

2 weeks ago


Dartmouth NS, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

Education & Early Childhood Development


At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development we ensure children in their early years have the support that they need for a positive start to school; students in pre-primary to grade 12 receive a quality education, preparing them for what lies ahead; and we work with schools, teachers and others to increase overall student achievement and success.


The Nova Scotia School Book Bureau is responsible for the acquisition and distribution of learning resources and related products to support teaching and learning and to ensure availability in a cost-effective manner to Nova Scotia schools.


You would provide administrative support to the Nova Scotia School Book Bureau. You would be responsible for providing extensive data entry accurately into various systems, including a specialized financial, inventory database within specific timeframes. Provide professional client service with internal and external clients in the administration of our operations. You are currently a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution and are returning to school in the fall of 2024.


To be successful in this role you will possess the following assets:


Experience in extensive data entry with high degree of accuracy
Computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Suite particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, and experience with databases, and internet
Experience with SYSPRO would be an asset
Experience with office equipment; We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: standardized test(s), interview(s), physical skills test and reference checks.



Busy, open office environment with an adjoining warehouse,
Considerable time spent sitting at workstation on the phone and computer either accessing or entering information. Visual demands would be those associated with reading and data entry.
Please note, this is casual summer student opportunity with an end date of August 31, 2024.
Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
Business casual work attire is required.
The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.



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