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Administrative Assistant

Posted 2 days ago
Job Details:
In-person
$50,000 - $55,000 / year
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Bonuses & Incentives

If you're interested in developing your career with the winner of the 2024 Halifax Chamber of Commerce "Not-For-Profit Business of the Year" then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is at the forefront of providing security services throughout the province. In your role as an Administrative Assistant, you will play an important part in continuing help to CNS, and your fellow team members, deliver excellent security solutions to our valuable clients. Our Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to our C-Suite Team and provides day-to-day support to assist them in being organized, informed and prepared.

Based out of our Head Office you'll have exemplary time management skills and the ability to identify and anticipate our C-Suite needs. Success in this role hinges on providing exceptional administrative support and you'll be expected to handle highly sensitive and confidential financial, legal, personnel and institutional information while exercising a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

WHO WE'RE SEEKING

The ideal candidate will be motivated to succeed, engaging, collaborative, professional, highly adaptable, and be able to work independently with a high level of attention to detail. This position requires an individual with proven administrative experience, a can-do attitude and someone who has a strong track record of supporting an operational team and its members.


If you're motivated by the key responsibilities below, then we'd love to hear from you

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to members of the CNS C-suite
• Assists in project management by tracking deadlines and facilitating communication
• Updating and maintaining office documents, including policy updates
• Supports internal needs of all Departments within CNS HQ when necessary
• Assists in setting up for presentations / meeting preparations and meeting management
• Prepares expenses, books travel and monitors calendars for C-Suite members
• Creates, implements and maintains processes for document capture and data management
• Assists with research projects as needed
• Manages CNS's Honours, Awards & Recognition program
• Ad Hoc administration duties as requested

ISO Audit and Insurance Responsibilities

• Manages the administration of the CNS Insurance Program which includes MVA and ADD programs
• Manages the administration of the CNS ISO Audit process, with focus on Audit Service Delivery within Operations

Special Projects
• Participates in, and conducts research, for special projects and initiatives as required
• Ensures the C-suite and senior stakeholders are kept apprised of any project statuses
• Ensures deliverables are appropriate and achieved through each phase of the project. Escalating issues / concerns / roadblocks to C-suite and senior stakeholders, as necessary

• Works with outside organizations such as Halifax Regional Municipality Security Programs/Parking, Department of Justice Licensing and Security, and various municipalities within Nova Scotia, in order to develop strong business relationships

• Other additional and/or alternative projects as assigned.

THE ROLE
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Working Hours: 0800 to 1600hrs Monday to Friday, with some travel across Nova Scotia may be required. Some overtime may also be required.
Closing Date: 13th April 2025

Come join the "2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year" award winner for:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Health, drug, and dental benefits
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Annual vacation package
  • RRSP/TFSA matching
  • Loyalty Award program
  • Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
  • Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

WHO WE'RE SEEKING

Candidates should:

  • Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted
  • Be eligible to achieve a Government of Canada personnel security screening

Education: (Minimum Required): Bachelor's degree desirable or an acceptable equivalent of education and experience.

Certifications: Certified Administration Professional (CAP) credential, or Organizational Management (OM) designation would be an asset

Skills and Abilities: (Minimum Required)

  • We would like you to be extremely profession/discrete, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • This role would suit someone who is collaborative in nature and has advanced organizational skills.
  • You'll be able to multi-task with strong administrative skills
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Be collaborative with strong relationship building skills.

Professional / Technical Knowledge: (Minimum Required) Strong MS Office computer aptitude skills are required. Must have the ability to understand insurance law and best practices. Must be able to apply and understand bylaws as they pertain to processing special constables.

READY TO JOIN US?

This position is open to external and internal applicants (Commissionaires should include their Corps #) and we encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP to apply.

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants that identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Tags: Administrative Assistant, administration, admin

Competition Number: CNS 26-03-2025

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About Commissionaires Nova Scotia

About Commissionaires Nova Scotia

WHO WE ARE
Commissionaires Nova Scotia is the province's not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Not-For-Profit of the Year, we are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Nova Scotians.
We are recognized through global certifications and the 2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year (as awarded by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce), for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT WE OFFER
A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Nova Scotia.