Administrative Assistant

3 months ago

Kentville, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority and IWK Health Centre Full time

Administrative Assistant - **Maintenance and Operations**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Director by effectively coordinating the day-to-day operation of the Director’s office. The position coordinates all administrative activities, establishes administrative procedures and guidelines and acts as a liaison with zone managers and administrative assistants within the portfolio and across the health authority. This position provides additional support to individuals, committees or working groups as assigned, as well as supports other members of the Maintenance and Operations team and extended FMS group as required. This position works closely with the Administrative Assistant to the Senior Director, Facilities Management and Support.

**About You**

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Post secondary diploma in a recognized office administration, business administration or secretarial program
- Undergraduate degree considered an asset
- 5 years administrative support and office coordination required
- International Association of Administration Professionals (IAAP) certification is an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**
- Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

**Compensation and Benefits**

$23.78 - $29.73 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $23.78-$29.73 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kentville, NS B4N 3V7

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