Support Clerk (Clerk 2 – ADM03)Requisition: RQ00784
Client: Government of Nova Scotia – Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (On-site)
Contract Duration: July 13, 2026 – September 18, 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: 35 hours/week (5 days/week, 7 hours/day)
Position OverviewThe Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a detail-oriented
Support Clerk (Clerk 2 – ADM03) to assist with a high-volume administrative project supporting the implementation of the Agency's new online database system (AMS).
The successful candidate will be responsible for entering client information that was not migrated from the legacy system into AMS and supporting the reissuance of approximately 12,000 Certificates of Qualification and ID cards following changes to provincial regulations.
This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to accurately complete administrative and data entry tasks while adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Key Responsibilities- Perform accurate data entry into the Agency Management System (AMS).
- Verify, update, and maintain client records migrated from the legacy system.
- Assist with processing and reissuing Certificates of Qualification and ID cards.
- Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support.
- Prepare, organize, and file correspondence and related documentation.
- Prepare expense claims as required.
- Maintain office supply inventory and petty cash records.
- Distribute inter-office mail.
- Respond professionally to telephone and in-person inquiries.
- Apply established methods, procedures, legislation, rules, and regulations while exercising sound judgment.
- Complete assigned administrative tasks accurately and within established timelines.
Mandatory Qualifications- Grade XI education plus a minimum of two (2) years of related administrative or clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Experience performing administrative support in an office environment.
- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience preparing, organizing, and filing correspondence and records.
- Knowledge of standard office procedures, policies, and administrative practices.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide professional customer service in person and over the telephone.
- Proficiency with computer applications and office software.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with database or records management systems.
- Previous experience supporting government or public sector operations.
- Experience handling high-volume administrative or data processing assignments.
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and detail-oriented, with proven administrative and data entry experience. They are comfortable working with large volumes of information, can quickly adapt to new systems, and consistently produce accurate, high-quality work while meeting deadlines.
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