Administrative Clerk - NOR 25028
Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency - 2 Jobs
New Glasgow, NS
Job Details:
Administrative Clerk
Northern District
Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU Local 103
Competition # NOR 25028
Closing Date: October 29, 2025
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor and Client Services, the Administrative Clerk is the first point of contact for tenants, applicants, and the public. The incumbent is accountable for front desk reception and accounts receivable to ensure effective client service and the efficient running of the office.
- Plan Handle phone and walk-in inquiries from visitors, applicants, tenants, contractors, and staff.
- Process and track work orders and purchase orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Create tenant charge batches under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Supervisor Client Services, prepare invoices to tenants for unit damages, keys, lock changes, etc.
- Provide clerical services to the staff of the site office, including the preparation of lease packages for new tenants, scheduling lease signings, and assisting in the process of vacating tenant files.
- Maintain electronic and paper records/files related to tenancy, work orders, purchase orders, units, and buildings.
- Accept rental payments, process debits, maintain a small petty cash fund, safeguard the Northern District site office credit cards, and track issuance to and return of cards by staff.
Must Have
- Business Administration or Secretarial diploma program, plus two years of related experience.
- Competency in desktop software, including Microsoft Office, and strong keyboarding skills.
- Excellent knowledge of office procedures and practices is required to maintain accurate and secure files, track, and follow-up information/report requests, and manage petty cash.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with co-workers, tenants, contractors and vendors, other departments, and the public in a positive, tactful, courteous, and cooperative manner.
Nice to Have
- Competency in Yardi Property Management software.
The Fine Print
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.
- Salary: $21.85 - $24.07 hourly (CL 14)
- Schedule: 35-hour work week
Full-time permanent employees also receive:
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and pension
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick time and additional leaves
- Work-life balance supports such as modified work weeks
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
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