Administrative assistant
Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd
90 Thornhill Dr, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1S3 Directions
- Pay
- $28 an hour
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- Job type
- Full time
- Morning, Day
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
- Apply by
- November 5, 2026
- 20 days left
- Experience
- 2 years or more
- Openings
- 1 position
- Education
- College or CEGEP diploma (1 to 2 years)
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About the job
Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd is situated in Dartmouth, NS and is hiring a Administrative assistant to join the team. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Shift timings include: Morning, Day.
Position: Administrative assistant
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $28.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Morning, Day
Location: 90 Thornhill Dr, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1S3
Job Description
- The candidate must coordinate the flow of information within the team.
- The candidate must direct and control daily operations.
- The candidate must evaluate daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- The candidate must open, sort, and distribute mail and other materials.
- The candidate must plan and organize daily operations effectively.
- The candidate must establish and implement operational policies and procedures.
- The candidate must train other workers.
- The candidate must record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars, and conferences.
- The candidate must determine and establish office procedures and routines.
- The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
- 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 oversee payroll administration.
- 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 type and proofread correspondence, forms, and other documents.
- The candidate must perform data entry.
- The candidate must provide exceptional customer service.
- The candidate must maintain and manage digital databases.
- 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.
- The candidate must have successfully completed studies in Business Administration and Management, General.
- The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
- The candidate must have the ability to multitask.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate must be a good team player.
- The candidate must be accurate.
- The candidate must be reliable.
- The candidate must be accountable.
- The candidate must be dependable.
Work Setting
- The candidate must work in marine operations to support vessel activities, maintenance, and maritime safety.
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
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.
How to apply
Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
By email
canadianmaritimeengjobs@gmail.com
What you must include in your application:- Cover letter
- 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?
Skills
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Accurate
- Reliability
- Accountability
- Dependability
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Interested in this job?
Apply by November 5, 2026.
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