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receptionist

7a32473

Dartmouth

1 day ago

3251.6666666666665 - 2987.25 CAD

Province of Nova Scotia


Job Description

Department: Community Services

Location: DARTMOUTH

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 03-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family well-being (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP).


Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of support and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.


About Our Opportunity


As the Receptionist, you are the first point of contact for clients, service providers and the general public, requiring excellent customer service skills. You will use various computer software systems and be responsible for assisting in the delivery of programs by providing a range of general inquiry/administrative support services.


This position involves direct client service and working in partnership with Social Workers and Caseworkers for the effective and efficient delivery of services.

Primary Accountabilities


We count on your expertise and excellent customer service to provide various administrative support, including, but not limited to:

Qualifications and Experience


As our next Receptionist, you will have at least three (3) years of experience in an administrative support/reception role. Completion of a one-year business course would be considered an asset.


You have demonstrated excellent customer service skills and a proven ability to effectively deal with people both in person and by phone. You can work effectively under pressure and independently in this fast-paced environment. You have accurate keyboarding skills along with a working knowledge of various software programs and databases to deliver effective administrative support. Extensive knowledge of services and programs offered by the Department and other community agencies will assist in providing efficient delivery of client service.


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


Equivalency


An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:



Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Salary Information


CL 13 -

$1,493.64 - $1,625.82

Benefits


Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia 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. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions


Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Occasionally you may need to move or lift objects such as boxes or files. You will have daily contact with the public, various Government Departments as well as other local Agencies.


Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

What We Offer



Pay Grade: CL 13

Salary Range: $1,493.64 - $1,625.82 Bi-Weekly


Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from 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 electronic application.


This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:


Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.


External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.


Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.


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