Administrative Assistant

6 days ago

Pictou, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 43318

**Department**: Justice

**Location**: PICTOU

**Type of Employment**: Casual

**Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**: 09-Jul-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Maintenance Enforcement and Victim Services Division of the Department of Justice helps facilitate court ordered child and spousal support and offers a range of services to assist victims of crime.

Within Victim Services we promote victims' rights and interests and advise government on issues relating to victims of crime; and work with justice partners and the community to develop policies and programs that address the needs of crime victims. We can help provide the victim, spouse, or relative, with information, support and assistance as their case moves through the criminal justice system. When criminal charges are laid, victims and family members can contact us directly for help. We provide a range of services including the following programs: Provincial Victim Services Program, Child Victim/Witness Program, Criminal Injuries Counselling Program, Victim Impact Statement Program, Restitution Program, and the Sexual Offense Legal Representation Program.

About Our Opportunity

You are responsible for assisting in the delivery of services to victim of crime by providing a broad range of secretarial/administrative functions in a fast-paced environment to the Provincial Victim Services Program. In addition, you may be called on to provide administrative support to other Regional offices and Head office including the Director, the Senior Manager, the Manager of Special Initiatives, Aboriginal Victim Case Coordinator and Restitution Coordinator.

The office will depend on your ability to work in a fast-paced environment as well as the ability to be organized and prioritize tasks.

Primary Accountabilities

Answering the main phone line; preparing correspondence; managing a database
Front desk coverage, direct contact with the public, victims of crime, justice partners to help navigate to the appropriate service
Preparing statistics on a spreadsheet; code blocking invoices for signature and payment for the regional offices
Booking new and recurring meetings (in person and virtual); opening, preparing, and distributing mail
Maintaining an electronic filing system; ordering office supplies; ordering print material
Preparing quotations for off site training events; taking minutes for meetings

Qualifications and Experience

Your knowledge of the Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN) and issues impacting victims, along with work experience in the criminal justice system, and trauma informed training would be considered assets. Bilingualism with oral and written skills in English and French will also be considered an asset.

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

Equivalency

**Include, but not limited to**:
Four years of related work experience

Working Conditions

Relief employees fill gaps in the schedule and replace full time employees when operational requirements demand as determined by the Employer - typically the hours are between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, this may vary depending on operational needs
May be required to work overtime on occasion
Stress level may be higher than normal due to the nature of the work and type of confidential information exposed to, often dealing with difficult situations, persons under considerable stress, and experiencing traumatic events
There is a high demand for accuracy and attention to detail while working in a complex service area
A relief employee is an employee who is not regularly scheduled by the Employer, but who works relief assignments on an as-needed basis as operational requirements demand. As such, a relief employee does not have guaranteed hours of work.

Additional Information

This is a CASUAL RELIEF employment opportunity located in Pictou.

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 forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Countless Career Paths for Nova Scotians.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

**Pay Grade**: CL 18

**Salary Range**: $24.06 - $26.92 Hourly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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