About this role
Competition # : 49895 Department: Opportunities and Social Development Location: PORT HAWKESBURY Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ¿29-Sep-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Supportive Housing and Homelessness, and the Disability Support Program (DSP). Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.
About Our Opportunity
As the Administrative Assistant, you play a vital role in ensuring our offices operate smoothly, efficiently, and responsively. You are a collaborative, adaptable professional who brings creativity, initiative, and sound judgment to your work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, remain calm when priorities shift, and enjoy finding innovative ways to improve processes while supporting colleagues and delivering exceptional service to the public. This is a varied role with competing, time-sensitive priorities. You will coordinate recruitment and employee administration, maintain records, process office expenses, support workplace safety activities, coordinate staff events, and help resolve day-to-day office and equipment needs.
Primary Accountabilities
In this role, you will help keep the offices organized and running smoothly. Your key responsibilities include: • Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Regional Service Delivery Manager and, as needed, other leaders