Office Administrative Coordinator

1 week ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH) is dedicated to working with municipalities to build healthy, vibrant, and safe communities throughout Nova Scotia.

Municipal Affairs provides programs, grants, and funding opportunities for municipalities and community groups.

The Department also provides services and guidance to municipalities in many areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, policy and program development.


The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians.

Our work involves making strategic investments, leveraging new funding, and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges.


About Our Opportunity:

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented professional seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic department?

We are actively searching for a skilled Office Administrative Coordinator to join our Municipal Affairs Branch of DMAH.

In this role, you ensure the smooth functioning of the branch by providing essential support in areas such as administration coordination and support, corporate initiatives, and communication.

You are responsible for a variety of tasks, including financial monitoring, budget coordination, and fostering adherence to administrative and operational policies.


This is the perfect opportunity for you if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in multitasking, and are passionate about contributing to the strategic goals of a government department.


Primary Accountabilities:

With mínimal direction, your expertise will provide executive and senior-level administrative assistance and support including:

  • Managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, tracking approvals of correspondence and operational items for the Branch's Executive Leadership.
  • Overseeing office administration, financial processes, and internal support services.
  • Coordinating and tracking the Branch's corporate operating budget as well as ensuring adherence to guidelines.
  • Managing the inventory of office supplies, contracts, and vendor relationships.
  • Ensuring the effective management of human and financial resources.

Qualifications and Experience:


You've completed post-secondary education in Business Administration, Public Administration, or another related field combined with several years of experience providing senior-level administrative support.

Additional certifications or training in executive support, financial management, or government administration would be considered an asset.


You have a proven track record of providing high-level executive support under mínimal direction, including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting coordination.


You must also demonstrate:

  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated leadership competencies and the ability to promote teamwork and individual development.

Further assets include:

  • An understanding of government structures, policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Experience with financial forecasting, and procurement processes in a government setting.

LEADS:

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We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.


Equivalency:

Benefits:


Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions:

What We Offer:

  • Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forwardthinking policies and strategies.
  • Countless Career Paths.
  • Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

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