Secretary 2, Victim Services – Relief Roster

Role Overview

• Assisting in the delivery of services to victims of crime by providing a broad range of secretarial/administrative functions.
• Answering the main phone line; preparing correspondence; managing a database.
• Front desk coverage, direct contact with the public, victims of crime, justice partners.
• Preparing statistics on a spreadsheet; code blocking invoices for signature and payment.
• Booking new and recurring meetings (in person and virtual); preparing and distributing mail.
• Maintaining an electronic filing system; ordering office supplies; preparing quotations for off-site training events.
• Maintaining Regional Office general e-mail account; supporting administrative assistants in the regional offices and Head Office.

Requirements

• One year secretarial or commercial course supplemented by three years of related secretarial experience (including experience dealing with traumatic events).
• Proficient in typing, word processing and other standard computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet use.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage electronic filing systems.
• Organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, strong team player, good interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN) and issues impacting victims, work experience in the criminal justice system, and trauma informed training would be considered assets.
• Bilingualism with oral and written skills in English and French will also be considered an asset.

Benefits

• 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 for Nova Scotians.