receptionist

Competition # :49894

Department:Opportunities and Social Development

Location:MIDDLETON

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:¿ ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

About Our Opportunity

As the Receptionist, you are the first point of contact for clients, service providers and the general public, requiring excellent customer service skills. You will use various computer software systems and be responsible for assisting in the delivery of programs by providing a range of general inquiry/administrative support services.

This position involves direct client service and working in partnership with Social Workers and Caseworkers for the effective and efficient delivery of services.

Primary Accountabilities

We count on your expertise and excellent customer service to provide various administrative support, inclu