Administrative Services - Level 3 / Administrative Assistant

Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries

Administrative Services - Level 3

Administrative Assistant

Open

Bathurst

The Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries is seeking an individual to join the Animal Health Services Branch as an Administrative Assistant, in Bathurst.

As a member of the Veterinary Field Services team and reporting to the Supervisor of Pharmaceutical Stockroom and Administrative Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing overall administrative support to Veterinarians and staff in other sections within the Bathurst Regional Office. Responsibilities will include the following: maintaining inventory and dispensing pharmaceuticals to clients; coordinating veterinary calls and appointments; receiving bill payments and monitoring accounts receivable; providing front-line reception services including interacting regularly with clients by telephone and in person; performing general office duties including preparing, editing, and filing a variety of correspondence and documents; coordinating translation requests; ordering office supplies; assisting with meeting perparations; coordinating incoming and outgoing mail, shipping lab samples, and maintaining mailing lists; assisting with administrative support for the financial assistance program as needed; performing other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a one-year related post-secondary diploma, and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing client service in an office environment; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing client service in an office environment. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume. Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate experience providing administrative support in a veterinary or medical office environment. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation
• Concern for Order
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Teamwork and Cooperation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge of office administration and financial processes;
• Ability to use office technology, software and applications, including Microsoft Office;
• Records and information management;
• Planning and organizing skills.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be prepared to provide administrative support to other sections within the Bathurst Regional Office as required.
• Must be prepared to travel within the province as required.
• Must successfully complete a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) reference check as requested.
• A valid class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick or equivalent is required.

SALARY: $42,250 to $51,246 per annum

APPLY TO: We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by February 18, 2026, indicating competition number DAAF-25-15. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Human Resource Services
Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre
1350 Regent Street
Fredericton, NB E3C 2G6

Email : [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted, by email.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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