Office Assistant II

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The Opportunity

Halifax Water is seeking an Office Assistant II to join the Operations Department, for a period of up to 12 months. Halifax Water's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success and therefore encourages applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenious persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.

This job is a non-unionized job. The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water).

Interested applicants are asked to submit completed cover letters and resumes by 4:30pm on October 16, 2026.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

The Office Assistant II is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Operations Department. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations by supporting senior staff in the department through schedule management, preparation of meeting minutes and invoice processing. By providing reliable administrative and organizational support, the Office Assistant II contributes to the effective delivery of safe and high-quality water services.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• Grade 12 plus a Business or Secretarial Certificate from a recognized educational institution.
• Other suitable equivalent combinations of directly related formal education and experience may be considered.
• Three years related secretarial experience.

As an ideal candidate, you have a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism and are able to work independently within minimal supervision, while consistently carrying out the directions of the Manager. You also have demonstrated your ability to maintain complete and accurate records along with maintaining continuity of your normal workflow despite interruptions.

A little bit about us

Halifax Water

Halifax Water owns and operates the water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater drainage systems that service the Halifax region. We are committed to continuous improvement with a focus on data-driven decision making and a commitment to long-term sustainability.

At Halifax Water, you can look forward to an engaging, satisfying career that offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and professional development. We're committed to providing world-class water, wastewater and stormwater services as leading environmental stewards. By joining Halifax Water you can help make a difference.

Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.

Halifax Water invests in its employees by providing competitive salaries, incentive programs, opportunities for advancement, and an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee wellness program
• Professional development opportunities