Burchells, a Halifax-based, business oriented law firm, is seeking an Office Administrator to replace the incumbent who is retiring.  Working in a professional setting and reporting to the firm's Management Committee, the Office Administrator is required to exhibit sound judgment, a careful and mature attitude, an ability to work independently within a team environment, and strong oral and written skills.  Well-developed planning and management skills are essential to fulfilling the principal responsibilities of this position which include:

• Managing all aspects of the firm's support staff, including recruiting, hiring and training support staff and monitoring support staff performance;
• Overseeing the firm's information technology network and support, including hardware and equipment, software applications and data communications;
• Working with the firm's Controller and Management Committee to set and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies; and
• Directing all repairs, maintenance, and leasehold improvements to the firm's premises.

The ideal candidate will possess an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience, in particular, progressive management experience in a professional setting.  Troubleshooting IT issues, ensuring all professional and support staff have the resources available to perform their duties efficiently, and identifying and adapting to human resource trends, require the successful candidate to demonstrate proactive problem solving skills and provide useful and timely advice.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please forward your resume, quoting competition number OA1105-CB, by email to Sharon Emberley at semberley@burchells.ca or by fax to 420-9326.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  We thank all candidates in advance for their interest. 

Sharon Emberley
Office Administrator
Burchell Hayman Parish
1801 Hollis Street, Suite 1800
Halifax, NS, B3J 3N4
Fax:  902-420-9326