Operational Support

Administrative Assistant 2 (OA11)

Education

Truro Campus

Truro, Nova Scotia

School of Technology and Environment
Term Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately August 5, 2025 and ending approximately March 31, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, July 22, 2025

Competition No. 2526-150

Salary range: $42,176.04 to $47,189.29 annually

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a post-secondary certificate or diploma in Business or Office Administration combined with a minimum of two years' recent and related experience in a fast-paced office environment. Or you have the recognized equivalency of a high school diploma with significant (10+) years of administrative experience.
• You have experience providing support to all levels, in a fast-paced environment
• You possess excellent computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook. Experience with PeopleSoft would be considered an asset.
• You have proven experience with organizing and prioritizing a demanding workload while meeting deadlines
• You have demonstrated communication skills with the ability to translate information into clear and concise objectives that can be communicated to different audiences within all levels of an organization
• You have demonstrated experience with the coordination of projects, specifically with research, tracking and analysis
• Experience in project management would be considered an asset
• Experience in basic accounting would be considered an asset
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• You are a creative self-starter, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence
• You have superb organizational skills, ability to multi-task and are comfortable working in a complex and ever-changing atmosphere
• You exercise judgment, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality in managing the day-to-day office operations
• You have a proven ability to manage multiple agendas, work independently, exercise judgment and assume accountability
• You are able to plan, schedule, and perform a wide variety of difficult and complex administrative functions
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to organizing activities and events
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to monthly operating expense, and quarterly funder reporting
• You have strong project management skills required for public and campus events initiated by the Centre.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/policies/employee-workplace-accommodations-policy.asp

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.