Administrative Assistant (Front Desk)
Position Type: Casual (Hours may vary)
Reporting To: Director of Finance
Position Overview:
The Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact for our residents. This position is responsible for managing the front desk, taking tax and other payments, handling incoming calls, directing inquiries to the appropriate departments, and performing a variety of administrative tasks to support the overall operation of the office.
Qualifications:
- Completion of an Office Administration program or at least 2 to 3 years of experience working in related position.
- Experience working with the public and in an office setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in municipal government is an asset.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Greet and welcome the public in a friendly and professional manner.
- Assist the public with inquiries and the completion of permit applications.
- Answer incoming calls for all departments and redirect them as needed.
- Assist residents visiting the municipal office with payments or inquiries.
- Assist residents navigate the range of municipal services provided.
- Assist front end staff with their duties as required.
- Assist with scheduling appointments and managing meeting room bookings.
- Assist with maintaining and updating database information, if required.
- Perform other duties as required by department heads.
Terms & Conditions of Employment:
All new employee of the Municipality of Argyle will require a criminal record check and child abuse check.
The Municipality of Argyle is an equal opportunity employer. The Municipality of Argyle is committed to the principles of the Accessibility Act. As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
To apply please send your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
All employment opportunities within the Municipality of Argyle will be posted here as they become available. The Municipality of Argyle is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about employment resources and job postings in the area, please contact:
Nova Scotia Works (CDENE)
Dawn Doucette - Career Practitioner
1 Slocumb Dr
Tusket, NS
B0W 3M0
Phone: 902-648-0573