Clerk 1 / Receptionist

Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02)

Location: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – 99 High Street

Department: NS Housing Corporation

Contract: October 5, 2026

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 hours/day | 100% onsite

Position Overview

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM02) to provide temporary backfill support at the NS Housing Corporation office in Bridgewater. The successful candidate will perform a variety of standardized clerical and reception duties in accordance with established methods and procedures, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, professionalism, and customer service.

The position works under direct supervision and requires regular interaction with members of the public, staff, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist members of the public and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
  
• Operate and manage the office switchboard/telephone system, directing calls and taking messages as required.
  
• Perform a variety of routine and standardized clerical and administrative tasks.
  
• Prepare, organize, process, and file correspondence and other office documentation.
  
• Maintain accurate and orderly paper and electronic files in accordance with established procedures.
  
• Receive, sort, distribute, and deliver inter-office mail.
  
• Order and maintain supplies for various office equipment and general office requirements.
  
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to staff and the office.
  
• Follow established methods, procedures, and instructions while completing assigned tasks.
  
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when handling documentation and routine administrative work.
  
• Respond appropriately to routine inquiries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate staff member.
  
• Perform other related clerical/reception duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Grade XI education or equivalent.
  
• Related clerical/reception experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  
• Experience performing standardized clerical tasks using established methods and procedures.
  
• Ability to provide professional reception and public-facing service, including greeting and assisting visitors.
  
• Ability to operate a switchboard/telephone system and appropriately direct calls.
  
• Experience with preparing and filing correspondence and documentation.
  
• Ability to handle routine administrative duties with a strong emphasis on accuracy.
  
• Ability to order office supplies and support general office operations.
  
• Ability to handle and distribute inter-office mail.
  
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision and follow established procedures.
  
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and customer-service skills.
  
• 100% onsite availability in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia for the assignment.