Administrative Assistant Iv - Scotia, Canada - Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Verified Company

Scotia, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Administrative Assistant IV

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power, Power Production

Location:
Tuft's Cove Generating Station, NS - On-site

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full Time

Closing Date:
March 20, 2023

Reference Number: 11064

At Nova Scotia Power, we're committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive.

We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia.

It's why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities.

Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

We are currently looking for an
Administrative Assistant IV to join our Power Production team in a permanent position.

Reporting to the Senior Plant Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to our professional team at the Tuft's Cove Generating Station.

The ideal Administrative Assistant IV will:

Demonstrate initiative, have 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 interacting with staff, accountable for sorting mail, tracking/reporting/follow up on current programs and metrics, word processing, maintaining bulletin boards and organizing our safety program, filing, and ordering office supplies.
You will process payroll, invoices, requisitions, purchase orders. In addition, you will prepare monthly reports, and other general administrative support duties.
You will be responsible for personal safety, that of coworkers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

What skills will make you successful?

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:
You have a grade XII education or equivalent, office administration training, and three to five years of related administrative experience.
You have strong analytical and quantitative skills and are attentive to detail. You are a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills.
You have a sound knowledge of current office procedures and possess proficient typing and computer utilization skills.
You have a good working knowledge of various software packages (i.e., Word, Excel, MS Project, and Oracle).
Accounting and/or knowledge of statistics would be a definite asset. You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. The successful individual in this role will endeavor to cultivate innovation and embrace change, drive operational excellence for customers, and take ownership and act with integrity.

Why join our team?
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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
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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.
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Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and employer matching RRSP contributions.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity.

At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof,