The District Planning Commission provides building inspection, planning and development services for the Counties of Antigonish, Inverness, Richmond, Victoria, and the Towns of Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury. We currently have an opening with the Commission for an administrative assistant/bookkeeper.

As one of a team of professionals, this person will perform a variety of tasks from our office in the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre related to providing a full range of general office administration and basic accounting and bookkeeping services to the Commission including the preparation and proofreading of reports, assistance in compiling development related information and ensuring materials are properly stored and retrievable.

Qualifications:

Priority will be given to applicants with a college diploma related to administrative support and/or the equivalent in education and experience. At a minimum we are looking for someone with up to 2 to 3 years of experience in administrative support roles (general office administration, computer experience and competency) and accounts payable/accounts receivable, and budget tracking. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated written and verbal communications skills, numerical literacy and attention to detail; strong computer and software skills in Microsoft Office, virtual meeting software, etc. Experience working in an office environment in a municipal setting is an asset.

As well as the above, the ideal applicant will be able to deal with the members of the public in a tactful and professional manner; be able to work independently, be self-directed and exercise initiative. The salary range for this position is $46,920 to $61,200, commensurate with experience, certification level or equivalent qualifications. Cover letters and resumes including the names of at least two references will be received until 4:30 p.m., Monday December 9, 2024.

John Bain, Director
Eastern District Planning Commission
606 Reeves Street, Unit 3
Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2R7
www.edpc.ca