Accounting & Reception Clerk (Clerk 3) ( Casual Relief)

About Us

The Department of Agriculture’s mandate is the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s rural and urban communities. Our vision is of a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We envision an industry recognized for its adaptable, collaborative business approach.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting and Reception Clerk is responsible for providing courteous and productive reception services for the Edward F. Lorraine Building and Crown Lending Agencies. Your duties include greeting visitors, answering phones, mail support, document preparation and tracking, records management, bank deposits, booking and upkeep of the Edward F. Lorraine board and meeting rooms.

Working in a fast-paced team environment, your duties will also include maintaining information dealing with loan client files, documentation and electronic information, and accounts payable. This position supports board meeting logistics – arrangement of meeting venues, handling board member travel needs, and acts as recording secretary during board meetings.

As part of the Accounting team, the Accounting and Reception Clerk will be required to establish an efficient work schedule and work within a team orientated environment. You will also be expected to work under minimal supervision

Qualifications and Experience

You have a high school education plus three (3) years of related experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. In addition to the above, you will be proficient in Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Outlook, Excel (or comparable word processing and spreadsheet software) as well as creative eye to promote the optimal use of computer technology to enhance work processes and maximize efficiencies. 
 

Good fundamental book-keeping and data entry skills, organizational, and interpersonal skills in a team environment, as well as an ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines are required attributes. Training and experience with an accounting or ERP system is desirable. Familiarity with Farm Loan Board, Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board, Timber Loan Board and the Department of Agriculture objectives and programs, and lending processes would be considered assets. 
 

You have developed strong communication skills in interacting with a variety of people and will demonstrate these skills during the interview process. Experience attending board meetings and taking minutes will be considered assets.

 
You possess excellent organizational skills, prioritization, judgement and initiative, as the successful candidate will work independently and is often without supervision. Discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality is extremely important in this environment. 

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

This is a Relief Roster employment opportunity. A relief employee is an employee who is not regularly scheduled by the Employer, but who works relief assignments on an as-needed basis as operational requirements demand. As such, a relief employee does not have guaranteed hours of work.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

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