Administrative Assistant UARB 07-24
at Province of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 03 Dec, 2024 | USD 54113 Annual | 05 Sep, 2024 | 5 year(s) or above | Excel,Teams,Grammar,Sensitivity,Legal Research,Discretion | No | No |
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OPT | H4 Spouse of H1B |
GC Green Card |
Employment Type:
Full Time | Part Time |
Permanent | Independent - 1099 |
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Description:
ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Administrative Assistant to join our team. Using your strong organizational, communication, and computerskills, you will provide administrative support to two Members of the Board. You are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment. You are an organized self-starter with the ability to work independently to prioritize tasks within tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as are strong interpersonal skills, in effectively interacting with Board Members, staff and stakeholders.
Upon proclamation of the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act, the NSUARB will be continued as the Energy and Regulatory Boards Tribunal and two new boards, the Nova Scotia Energy Board and the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board will be established. This position will transition to be responsible for and support one or both boards
THIS MAY BE THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Business Administration or Paralegal Services.
- Minimum 5 years of post-graduation experience - preferably in a professional legal environment.
- Advanced skills with MS Office and Adobe products. In particular Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Exceptional transcription, grammar and proofreading skills.
- High degree of attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential and sensitive materials required.
- Perform online legal research for case law, statutory references, etc., as required.
- Must have a “can do”, results focussed attitude, and be a proactive problem-solver. Document: 315264
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion and sound judgement.
- Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates.
- Working conditions may include irregular hours therefore the ability to be flexible and adapt to change is required.
- Fluency in written and oral French would be an asset
Responsibilities:
- Prepare a wide variety of routine and complex documents while ensuring high degree of accuracy.
- Transcribe dictations/sound files.
- File, retrieve and circulate documents.
- Answer telephone calls, take messages, and exercise initiative in directing and assisting callers.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and conference calls; make travel arrangements and coordinate itineraries
- Assist with arranging Board hearings and related meetings.
- Compile and maintain hearing-related files.
- Provide back-up and support to fellow administrative assistants.
- Provide reception relief on a rotational basis and as needed.
- Perform Hearing Assistant duties as needed
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)
Human Resources/HR
HR / Administration / IR
HR
Graduate
Proficient
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Halifax, NS, Canada