Finance Administrative Assistant- job post Nova Scotia Health Authority

California
$22.34 – $27.92 an hour – Permanent, Full-time

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance

Full job description

Req ID: 184820

Location: Provincial Zone
Department: FI Dir Planning & Process
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Sep-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to one of the Directors of Finance, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the finance department and providing administrative support to the Finance team, broadly. The role is primarily intended to provide support at the Manager and Director level, and the Director group will determine priorities for this role. The Administrative Assistant will provide support to teams, individuals, committees and working groups as assigned. Their overall objective will be to facilitate and coordinate the administrative operations and functions in support of the goals and objectives of the department.

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative coverage in the absence of the Administrative Assistant to the Senior Director of Finance.

The Administrative Assistant ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSHA such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the work that they do.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Post-Secondary diploma in a recognized office administration, business administration or secretarial program; or undergraduate degree combined with sufficient administrative experience
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) certification is an asset
  • The Administrative Assistant requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative support or equivalent position utilizing required skills. In particular, demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritization and organizational skills.
  • This role will be people-facing and a friendly customer service orientation is paramount.
  • Demonstrated competencies, skills and abilities in all facets of modern office practices and technology. Experience utilizing technology for communication, planning, meetings, and to streamline tracking and retrieval of information.
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$22.34 – $27.92 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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