Receptionist MET 24084

ReceptionistMetropolitan DistrictLocation : Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaType of Employment : Full Time, Term (Up to 1 year)Union Status : NSGEU Local 47Competition # MET 24084Closing Date : June 30, 2024About Our OpportunityUnder the direction of the Manager, Client Service, the Receptionist provides effective and efficient switchboard and receptionist service to the callers and visitorsResponsibilities•

Operate Meridian system switchboard, responding to general inquiries and redirecting callers and incoming clients to staff member or appropriate department.

bull; Screen applicants for eligibility and conduct NS Power check.• Perform data entry for new applications.•

Prepare and mail acknowledgement letters to applicants.• Process and distribute incoming mail.• Maintain a record of outgoing registered mail.

bull; Provide clerical support as required to the Applications Department.• Other assigned duties.Qualifications•

Grade 12 or high school with three years' related experience.• Competency in desktop software, including Microsoft Office.

Assets : • Working knowledge of Yardi Property Management software.Competencies required at this level of work are Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Organizational and Time Management skills, EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team.

We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools : written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Checks may include one or more of the following : criminal background checks, driver's abstract, and confirmation of education credentialsSkillsReceptionist DutiesArrayAbout Nova Scotia Provincial Housing AgencyNova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that's right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need.

We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.Across its districts, NSPHA provides more than 11,200 safe, affordable homes as part of its Housing Services to seniors and families.

District offices manage the day-to-day operations of Nova Scotia's housing stock. Their responsibilities include administering tenant applications and placements, collecting rent, resolving tenant issues, and maintaining and repairing properties.

Other InformationBenefitsBased on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification : CL 18Salary Range : $24.06 to $26.91 hourlyWork Week : 35 hoursNote : This is not a Civil Service position.

We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume : Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.To ApplyPlease merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying.

In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.Apply through Career Beacon.Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.