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Administrative Services Clerk - 12 Month Term

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$50,999 - $63,749 / year
Full-time
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Temporary
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Administrative Services Clerk (12-month term)

Looking for an opportunity to support a dynamic fast-growing community? If you enjoy working with and supporting others, join us and be part of the team serving the people who make it great.

Due to an upcoming parental leave, we are accepting applications for an Administrative Services Clerk in a 12-month term position. Reporting to the Manager of Planning and the Director of Recreation and Community Development, this role provides reception and administrative support for two departments. The Administrative Services Clerk responds to public inquiries by phone, email, and in-person, and performs office management duties including financial administration and record-keeping. Additional support for recurring events include Volunteer Recognition, the Design Awards and other events as required. This position also acts as back-up support to our Finance team providing telephone and walk-in reception services including processing payments and bank deposits for the organization.

What you can offer:

  • Completion of a two-year community college level certification or diploma in administrative support services discipline with related experience, preferably in a client-focused office environment.
  • Comfortable with computer software, including MS Office. Experience with financial software an asset.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable with providing customer-service support in person, on the phone, and by email.
  • Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
  • Ability to attend occasional, and pre-scheduled evening meetings, to record minutes.
  • Solid understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a customer focused environment.

What we can offer:

  • Work-life balance focused environment.
  • A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
  • Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community.
  • A commitment to personal and team professional development.
  • The excitement of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, and optional wellness programs.

Annual Salary: $50,999 - $63,749

Deadline to apply: November 8, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: December 21, 2026

Anticipated End Date: December 24, 2027

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (902) 883-6216.

Company Website: http://www.easthants.ca

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About Municipality of East Hants

About Municipality of East Hants

East Hants is a vibrant and fast-growing community with a unique offering of urban and rural living, bordering the Halifax Regional Municipality. East Hants is home to one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Atlantic Canada with over 27% of the population being under age 25, and the second-highest population growth in Nova Scotia in 2021, behind the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Municipality of East Hants offers diverse career opportunities, modern facilities, an innovative, continuous improvement culture, and a Flexible Work Policy with a focus on work-life balance.

We live a work culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We are committed to personal and team professional development, are passionate about community, and are excited about being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.

The main Municipal office is located at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale, NS. Additional worksites throughout East Hants include facilities for the Water Utility, the East Hants Aquatic Centre, the East Hants Sportsplex, Burntcoat Head Park, Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre, the East Hants Waste Management Centre, and multiple parks, trails, and playgrounds.

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