Clerk​/Receptionist

Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM
02)
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

Our client, the Government of Nova Scotia – NS Housing Corporation
, is seeking a Clerk 1 / Receptionist (ADM
02) 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
.

• 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.

• 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
  .

• 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.

• 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