administrative assistant

Competition # :49919

Department:Public Works

Location:PORT HAWKESBURY

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:¿30-Sep-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Building and maintaining our Provincial infrastructure is no small job.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. Our Highway Programs Division is growing, and we have a challenging and exciting opportunity available for an Engineering Aide.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our professional team of Engineers who manage all phases of contract work for bridge and highway construction and rehabilitation.

About Our Opportunity

As the Engineering Aide, you provide administrative and technical support to Project Engineers.

You will calculate, compile and enter data in our Contract Payment System and SAP. With this data, you will produce reports for payment to contractors and perform invoicing and accounts receivable functions with respect to highway and bridge contract work. You will generate various administrative and engineering reports for Project Engineers to track contract quantities, progress, payment status, and perform calculations related to contract specifications and special provisions.

Primary Accountabilities

You are responsible for the overall organization and general management of the Construction office including completing and maintaining employee payroll, safety records, inventory control and ensuring proper procurement procedures are followed. Procurement responsibilities will include verifying purchasing situation requirements along with assisting those with purchasing authority. We count on your expertise to ensure policy compliance with Government procurement goals, and that transactions are transparent and accountable. You