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Administrative Assistant

@ adecco

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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

$23/hrContractTemporary
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Pay:

$23 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and other correspondence
  • Welcome visitors and provide a professional first point of contact
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
  • Prepare, edit, and distribute reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documents
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
  • Process invoices, expense reports, and administrative documentation

Requirements summary:

  • Free training programs
  • New and quicker onboarding process
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting logistics as required
  • Qualifications and Skills:
  • 1 to 2 years of administrative experience in an office environment
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
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Employer posting date
2026-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-11-07
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job description

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant for a temporary opportunity with our client in Dartmouth, NS. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting a busy team, managing multiple priorities, and providing exceptional administrative support.

If you thrive in a fast-paced office environment and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

  • Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

  • Location: Dartmouth, NS

  • Shift: Monday to Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

  • Job type: Temporary | Full-time

Here's why you should apply:

  • Paid weekly accurate and on time

  • Strong health and safety programs

  • Medical and dental benefits once qualified

  • Free training programs

  • New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and other correspondence

  • Welcome visitors and provide a professional first point of contact

  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments

  • Prepare, edit, and distribute reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documents

  • Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems

  • Process invoices, expense reports, and administrative documentation

  • Order office supplies and monitor inventory levels

  • Perform data entry and maintain accurate records and databases

  • Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting logistics as required

  • Support managers and team members with administrative tasks and special projects

  • Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 1 to 2 years of administrative experience in an office environment

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively

  • Professional, dependable, and customer-service oriented

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

  • Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

What We're Looking For

  • A positive and proactive attitude

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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