About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.
About the Role
The WCB Nova Scotia is seeking an Administrative Assistant who can look onto a broad array of responsibilities that contribute to the overall departmental goal which involves working in partnership with senior executives in the organization, providing department-wide services, and to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support including a broad range of administrative and project management services.
The position will be responsible for the following:
• Maintain attendance records and records management, including paper and electronic copies of records in a central filing system.
• Accountable for procurement needs (process invoices, process accounts, purchase of goods and services).
• Coordinate with various departments, mainly IT/HR on documentation of new hire/personal leaving.
• Schedule and book meetings, meeting rooms, organize offsite meetings or events occasionally when required.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
• Prepare monthly progress reports.
• Use of MS Word (mail merge), MS Excel, MS PowerPoint to prepare presentations, documents, when required.
• Access to sensitive and/or confidential information.
Your Experience & Skills
• Graduation from an office administration or related program.
• A minimum of two years’ experience.
• Experience in an environment relevant to the position would be an asset, as would experience working in a team or team-like environment.
Perks of Joining Our Team
- Flexibility/Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- A passionate team and a supportive work environment
Application Details
Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting.
Accommodation Request
WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at recruitment@wcb.ns.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.
To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.