Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.
About the role
We’re looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our growing team for a 12 Month contract opportunity!
This opportunity is based out of our Dartmouth office location and will require the successful candidate to attend in office 5 days a week, Monday to Friday (35 hours a week).
What you’ll do here:
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Perform a variety of administrative duties requiring a good working knowledge of standard methods and established procedures.
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Provide administrative support for the proper functioning of the department (will include answering calls at reception, assisting the mailroom staff, as well as assisting with handling inventory, equipment, purchases, maintenance, reservations, etc.).
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Answer the telephone and give information to callers or route call to the appropriate staff and place outgoing calls.
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Integrate new employees by closing files of departing employees and treating all information and all files as strictly confidential.
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Compose and type routine correspondence.
What you bring to the table:
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At least 1 year of experience in a similar administrative setting.
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Basic to Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams etc..)
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Strong communication and guest service skills including comfort with answering phone calls and receiving guests and packages at the front desk
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Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a team
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No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team:
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Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
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Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
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A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
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Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.
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A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.
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What We Do
We are here to help people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. This is our purpose and the foundation of our company – it drives everything we do and gives meaning to our work.
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Nous sommes là pour aider les gens, les entreprises et la société à aller de l'avant dans les bons moments et à être résilients dans les moments difficiles. C'est notre raison d'être et l'essence même de notre entreprise
