Administrative assistant

Hilly Acres Farm Limited in Millville Boularderie, NS is seeking a self-motivated Administrative assistant. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Required shifts: Day, , 08:00 to 16:00.

Job Description

• The candidate must coordinate the flow of information within the team.
• The candidate must open, sort, and distribute mail and other materials.
• The candidate must answer telephone calls and relay messages accurately.
• The candidate must answer electronic enquiries.
• The candidate must compile data, statistics, and other information.
• The candidate must order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas.
• The candidate must set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems.
• The candidate must perform data entry.
• The candidate must provide exceptional customer service.
• The candidate must perform basic bookkeeping tasks.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Or equivalent experience.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be accountable.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in agriculture, fishing, or forestry to manage crops, care for livestock, harvest resources, and maintain sustainable operations.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• There is no access to public transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?