For over 70 years, John Ross & Sons has been a leader in the international metal market and the largest scrap metal recycling facility in Atlantic Canada. We are looking for an entry-level administrative assistant to join our dynamic and growing team in Halifax!

Our administrative assistant is adept, demonstrates strong attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills and works calmly under pressure. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrive in a client-focused, team-oriented environment. With the ability to adapt to changing priorities, you are flexible and do not mind taking on extra work to ensure the department is at the highest efficiency level.

Responsibilities will include:

Reporting directly to the Office Manager, the essential functions of the Administration Clerk will include, but are not limited to:

• Be responsive to day-to-day issues, take a proactive role in improvement initiatives and be a high-performing team player.
• Reception Duties
• Customers Service
• Scaling Truck Weights
• Document Processing
• Data Entry
• Maintaining Purchases Spreadsheets
• Cash Drawer and Reconciliation
• General Office Filing
• Assist with Inventory of Supplies.
• Assist all departments with administrative tasks as and when required.
• Keeping the work area clean and organized.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent administrative and communication skills, oral and written.
• A strong foundation in delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a commonsense approach.
• Ability to analyze and determine priorities and adjust as circumstances change.
• 2-4 years experience in a cash environment; able to multitask in a fast-past industrial environment in a positive and friendly manner.
• Highly organized with an ability to prioritize a changing workload.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Knowledge of accounts payable/receivable will be considered an asset.

Benefits:

• Employee RRSP benefits.
• Extended health care, including vision and dental care.
• Life insurance.
• Onsite parking.
• On-the-job training.
• Growth opportunity within the company.
• Paid time off.

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm and alternating Saturdays 7:00am to 12:00pm (hours vary)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $35,000.00-$45,000.00 annually.

Candidates must pass a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $35,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3S 1B3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (required)

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