Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Logistics: Job Title: Administrative Assistant IV Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Enterprise Asset Management Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time Closing Date: January 14, 2023 Reference Number: 2023-2342 The Opportunity: We are looking for an Administrative Assistant IV to join our Enterprise Asset Management team. Reporting to the Director, you will join a team of over 60 engineering and technical professionals at our head office and our generating stations. Key elements of this role include:: Provide support for cost center budget development and tracking, Maintain SharePoint sites, word processing, spreadsheet development and prepare presentations Manage calendars and e-mail Process invoices for payment Payroll entry Safety program coordination and other general administrative support duties. Must be available to support emergency power restoration outside of regular business hours if called upon. These skills will make you successful:: To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below: Minimum of Grade XII education and a recognized Administration and/or Business Certificate (or equivalent). Three (3) years of administrative support experience. Proficiency with various software applications including Excel, Word, Power Point, Oracle, and PeopleSoft is also required. PowerPlan experience as well as experience with finance/accounting and budgeting/budget management is considered an asset. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Detailed-oriented individual, working to a high standard with good judgement and the ability to work with confidentiality. Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills are required. A commitment to personal development would be an asset in this role. We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying. Learn more about our culture and values: At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by January 14, 2023 and let us know why this role is right for you. The perks of joining our team? We offer:: Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays. - Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits. Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs. Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees. Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera: As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers , Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers . We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation. Recruitment & Promotion Policy: The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values . The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.