Clerk 1 / Receptionist

Job summary

Greet and assist visitors, manage telephone calls, respond to routine inquiries, and direct complex matters to appropriate staff. Perform standardized clerical and administrative tasks, including preparing and filing documents, maintaining records, distributing mail, and ordering office supplies.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Greet and assist visitors, manage telephone calls, respond to routine inquiries, and direct complex matters to appropriate staff. Perform standardized clerical and administrative tasks, including preparing and filing documents, maintaining records, distributing mail, and ordering office supplies.

Requirements

Requires Grade XI education or equivalent and related clerical or reception experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates must be able to provide professional public-facing service, operate a switchboard, handle routine administrative work accurately, follow established procedures under direct supervision, and work onsite in Bridgewater.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• document preparation · Preferred
• Filing · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Reception
• Customer Service
• Telephone Switchboard Operation
• Call Routing
• Clerical Support
• Administrative Support
• Document Preparation
• Filing
• Records Management
• Inter-Office Mail Distribution
• Office Supply Ordering
• Communication
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Accuracy

Job areas

• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support

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