CLERK - RECEPTIONIST (CASUAL)

Opportunities and Social Development
Permanent
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), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and 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.
As the Receptionist, you are the first point of contact for clients, service providers and the general public, requiring excellent customer service skills. You will use various computer software systems and be responsible for assisting in the delivery of programs by providing a range of general inquiry/administrative support services.
This position involves direct client service and working in partnership with Social Workers and Caseworkers for the effective and efficient delivery of services.
We count on your expertise and excellent customer service to provide various administrative support, including, but not limited to:

• Interacting with clients, service providers and staff in person or by phone.
• Maintaining a filing system in accordance with government records management policy.

You will have at least three (3) years of experience in an administrative support/ reception role.
You have demonstrated excellent customer service skills and a proven ability to effectively assist and communicate both in person and by phone. You have accurate keyboarding skills along with a working knowledge of various software programs and databases to deliver effective administrative support.
Though not required, it is considered an asset if you:
are knowledgable of services and programs offered by the Department and other community agencies
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. You will have daily contact with the public, various Government Departments as well as other local Agencies.
Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.

• We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Salary Range: $1,501.11 - $1,633.95 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates.