Executive Assistant to the Senior Executive Director
3 days ago
The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to provide senior administrative support to the Senior Executive Director, Housing. As a critical member of our team, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective management, coordination, and efficient operation of the office.
You will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support, including senior executive administrative services, coordinating and managing schedules and calendars, arranging meetings and events, and attending meetings to take minutes as required. Additionally, you will work to ensure efficient workflow by managing operational processes, such as bring forward and workflow monitoring systems, and correspondence processing.
Qualifications and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will have successfully completed a one-year business course and have several years of senior office administration/secretarial experience. You will be a self-motivated individual who works well independently and participates fully in a team environment. You will possess excellent grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills, as well as 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 are essential to your success.
You will be experienced in ensuring confidentiality in all your work and establishing and building relationships with a variety of stakeholders and other levels of government. You will have demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and be familiar with STAR/STOR. Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, and/or Flextrack systems would be considered an asset.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing. If you are a motivated and experienced administrative professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full timeAbout Our OpportunityThe Government of Nova Scotia is 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide...
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full timeAbout Our OpportunityThe Government of Nova Scotia is 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide...
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full timeAbout the RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day administrative support to the...
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full timeAbout the RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day administrative support to the...
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