Office administration clerk

Town of Wolfville ( Wolfville, NS) is currently looking for a skilled Office administration clerk. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position.

Job Description

• The candidate must type and proofread correspondence, forms, and other documents.
• The candidate must receive and forward telephone or electronic inquiries.
• The candidate must work on reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, and databases.
• The candidate must sort, process, and verify applications, receipts, and other documents.
• The candidate must process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically.
• The candidate must send and receive messages.
• The candidate must provide general information to clients and the public.
• The candidate must photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing, and filing.
• The candidate must order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must perform data entry.
• The candidate must provide exceptional customer service.
• The candidate must label, file, and retrieve documents.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate must be adaptable.
• The candidate must be collaborative.
• The candidate must be creative.
• The candidate must be efficient.
• The candidate must be energetic.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must demonstrate integrity.
• The candidate must maintain a positive attitude.
• The candidate must have strong time management skills.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• 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 reliable.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate must be resourceful.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in an office.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a Child Abuse Registry check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.
• The candidate must provide valid reference information.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

How to apply

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

By email

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?