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Office Assistant II

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In-person
Full-time
Experienced

Halifax Water is hiring for the job of Office Assistant II. This regular opportunity, in the General Manager's Office, has full time hours and reports to the Manager of Human Resources.

This job is Non-Union. The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels.
  • We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community.
  • We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

How to apply:

  • Submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume by 4:30 pm on January 30, 2022.

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If offered the job:

  • You will need to complete a practical test.
  • You will need to successfully pass a background check.
Responsibilities

As an Office Assistant II, you will:

  • Provide administrative services for the applicable department.
  • Schedule meetings
  • Take minutes of meetings
  • Assist in records management
  • Schedule and Track training
  • Track employee recognitions
  • Order office supplies
  • Assist with administration of recruitment and Labour relation functions
  • Support organizational events
Qualifications

To do this job, you need:

  • Grade 12 plus a Business / Secretarial Certificate from a recognized educational institution.
  • Three years related secretarial experience.
  • Previous experience working in an HR environment would be considered an asset.
Competition Number: HW22-11E
Company Website: http://www.halifaxwater.ca
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About Halifax Water

About Halifax Water

As Atlantic Canada's Largest Water Utility, our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable, high-quality water services.

Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water, wastewater, and stormwater, through a 'One Team One Water' attitude, we can meet the challenges of a growing population, aging infrastructure, and increasing regulatory compliance.

Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers, stakeholders, and to Halifax Water.

As an employee, Halifax Water is proud to offer you:

  • Pension & Benefits: We invest in our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website; HalifaxWater.ca
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community.
  • Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees, including on-the-job training, tuition assistance, eLearning courses, classroom-based training, and more.

We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees' health and well-being are a top priority, and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy, safe, sustainable, and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.

As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers, our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies, from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.

To learn more about What We Do, visit Halifax Water .

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