Clerk 1 / Receptionist

Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02)

Client: Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation

Location: Amherst, Nova Scotia – 144 Victoria East

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Contract: October 5, 2026

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day

Hours: 35 hours/week

Contract Type: Temporary Contract

Position Overview

Our client, the Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation, is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) for a temporary backfill assignment in Amherst.

The successful candidate will provide front-desk, reception, clerical, and general administrative support while following defined and established methods and procedures. The position requires a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, organization, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
  
• Operate the office telephone/switchboard and receive, screen, and direct incoming calls.
  
• Prepare, organize, process, and file correspondence and other office documentation.
  
• Maintain organized and accurate filing systems.
  
• Perform routine clerical and administrative tasks in accordance with established procedures.
  
• Order office supplies and support the maintenance of supplies for various office equipment.
  
• Receive, sort, distribute, and deliver inter-office mail.
  
• Perform routine data entry and document processing as required.
  
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the office and staff.
  
• Ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently under established methods and procedures.
  
• Handle interactions with the public and internal staff professionally.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling office information.
  
• Follow direction and work effectively under direct supervision.
  

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Grade XI education or equivalent.
  
• Related clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  
• Experience performing standardized clerical and/or administrative tasks.
  
• Ability to work accurately while following defined and established methods and procedures.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Professional and courteous approach when dealing with the public.
  
• Ability to perform reception/front-desk duties, including greeting visitors and operating a switchboard.
  
• Ability to prepare and file correspondence and maintain organized records.
  
• Ability to perform general office support duties, including handling mail and ordering office supplies.
  
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision.
  

Preferred Experience

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:

• Receptionist or front-desk positions.
  
• Clerical or administrative support.
  
• Government, housing, public-sector, or other office environments.
  
• Customer service involving members of the public.
  
• Telephone/switchboard operations.
  
• Document preparation and filing.
  
• Mail distribution and general office administration.
  
• Data entry and routine computer-based administrative work.
  

Core Skills

• Reception & Front Desk Support
  
• Clerical Administration
  
• Customer Service
  
• Telephone / Switchboard Operations
  
• Filing & Records Management
  
• Correspondence Preparation
  
• Data Entry
  
• Office Administration
  
• Mail Distribution
  
• Office Supply Management
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Accuracy
  
• Written & Verbal Communication
  
• Professionalism
  
• Ability to Follow Procedures