Administrative Assistant

Amherst, NS, Canada

Job Description


Island Holdings Limited supports Cavendish Farms by producing healthy and productive potato crops on farm operations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to farm management team, ensuring successful planting and harvest seasons. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and has the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

Qualifications:

  • Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software required, accounting software would be an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as superior organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive under pressure & meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
  • Excel in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Knowledge of agriculture would be considered an asset.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Customer service both over the phone and in person
  • Administrative support for the farm management team
  • Daily processing of invoices, purchase orders, shipping records and payroll functions
  • Coordination and administration support for employee onboarding and orientation, including pre-employment testing, new hire documentation, and benefits paperwork
  • Data entry and filing
  • Represent the company in a professional, positive and pleasant manner
  • All other administration and farm related duties as required.
*Please Note: A clean criminal background check will be required prior to an employment offer being extended.

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

To learn more about our products and services, click .

Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. #LI-TP1

Additional Information
  • Posting Date: Feb 15, 2024
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2278748
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Amherst, NS, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned