Executive Assistant to the Senior Executive Director

1 day ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to provide senior administrative support to the Senior Executive Director, Housing. This is a critical role that requires a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and a professional work ethic.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Senior Executive Director, Housing, including providing senior executive administrative services;
  • Coordinate and manage schedules and calendars as well as travel and accommodations as required;
  • Arrange meetings and events;
  • Attend meetings and take minutes as required;
  • Ensure constant innovation and administrative process improvements;
  • Manage numerous operational processes, such as bring forward and workflow monitoring systems and correspondence processing.
Qualifications and Experience

You have successfully completed a one-year business course and have several years of senior office administration/secretarial experience. You are a self-motivated individual who works well independently and participates fully in a team environment. You possess excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills along with exceptional ability to manage competing priorities. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to address and manage client inquiries both in person and by phone is essential to your success.

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.
Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. You may be required to work overtime on occasion. Occasionally you may need to move or lift objects such as boxes, inventory, or files.

Additional Information

This position requires the successful candidate to work on-site.



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