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Clerk 1 Receptionist

SereneAid


Job Location:

Amherst - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted: 2 October 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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



Required Skills:

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


Required Education:

Grade XI education or equivalent.