Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Logistics:Job Title: Administrative Assistant IV
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Hydro & Wind Operations
Location: Halifax, NS - On-site
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Closing Date: February 9, 2024
Reference Number: 2023-2419

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This role is based at our Lakeside Depot, and you are required to be on-site for this role.*
The Opportunity:We are looking for an Administrative Assistant IV to join our Hydro & Wind Operations team. Reporting to the Plant Manager ??? Hydro & Wind you will provide administrative support to the Hydro & Wind Operations Dam Safety, Engineering & Capital Projects team.
Key elements of this role include::As an Administrative Assistant IV:

• You will prepare monthly reports and perform other general administrative support duties.
• You will be responsible for interacting with staff, accountable for sorting mail, tracking/reporting/follow up on current programs and metrics, word processing, maintaining bulletin boards, organizing our safety program, filing, and ordering office supplies.
• You will process payroll entry, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• You must possess initiative, an appreciation for confidentiality, a strong work ethic and a dedication to quality.
• You will be required to perform at a high level of competency and independence.

You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
These skills will make you successful::To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• You have a Grade XII education or equivalent, office administration training.
• A minimum of 3 ??? 5 years of administrative support experience.
• You have a good working knowledge of various software packages (i.e. Word, Excel, MS Project, Invoice Express and Oracle).
• Accounting and/or knowledge of statistics would be a definite asset.
• You have a thorough knowledge of current office procedures and have proficient typing and computer utilization skills.
• You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
• You have effective communication and organizational skills.
• You are a self-starter who has the willingness and ability to learn new processes and will become competent in the applications required for this position.
• You have strong analytical and quantitative skills and are attentive to detail.
• You are a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills.

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 February 9, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person