Administrative Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

**Administrative Assistant -**
**Central Services (Halifax Office)**
**_Permanent Opportunity_**

**About Us**
**WCB Nova Scotia** is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance.

Our vision is a Nova Scotia safe and secure from workplace injury.

Our first priority is always injury prevention. But when injury occurs, we support workers to recover safely while working, or to return to work in a safe and timely manner. We also provide extended benefits in cases where the person is no longer able to work due to their workplace injury, and we support families in the wake of workplace tragedy.

WCB Nova Scotia is consistently recognized as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada and in Nova Scotia, and has been recognized nationally as a Top 100 Employer and as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

**About the Opportunity**

We're looking for a new **Administrative Assistant** for our Central Services Department on a permanent basis.

This Central Services team plays an essential role in fulfilling our mission to inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury and managing its impact when it does occur. As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in helping us met our objectives.

This position serves as the nerve-centre of the office, providing information, managing team schedules, and responding to requests. If you are a natural problem-solver, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail, and enjoys keeping workflows organized, this job could be for you.

As the Administrative Assistant, you will maintain the day-to-day operations in Central Services team by ensuring the materials we produce are completed and distributed on time and on budget. You will help coordinate internal and external events, assist with procurement, pay and track vendor invoices, enter hours for payroll, and other administrative support as needed. You will be the first point of contact for inquires that come in by phone or via the web and ensure they are responded to promptly and professionally. This position takes an active role in managing team attendance records and keeping it up to date.

WCB is undergoing a significant transformation as we continue to evolve to better meet the needs of those we serve. This transformation includes the technology we use to do our jobs - Excel and Outlook are daily essentials now, but more could be added. As our new administrative assistant, you will be open to learning new technology - in fact, you relish the opportunity.
- Grade 12 or equivalent, plus completion of an office administration program and a minimum of two years' experience in related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to multi-task in a high pace work environment
- Experience working in an environment relevant to the position would be an asset

As safety champions, all employees are responsible for following safe work procedures; using personal protective and safety equipment as required; knowing and complying with all regulations; reporting any illness or injury immediately to their manager; reporting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions; and cooperating with occupational health and safety initiatives. We are a scent-reduced environment. WCB also promotes a diverse and respectful workplace.

We offer a competitive compensation package including a salary range of **$45,182 - $56,476**

**Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.