Town of Bridgewater
Town of Bridgewater

Document Scanning Technician

Job No: TOB2025021
Location: Bridgewater

 

WORK WITH US!

The Town of Bridgewater is currently recruiting for the position of Document Scanning Technician. This part time, casual position will be perfect for someone looking for flexible working hours.  

The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Ashley.Chase@mjsb.ca.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Document Scanning Technician will report to the Director of Community Development. The technician will be tasked with following the AMANS Records Manual to ensure that the Town’s paper files are properly scanned and stored on the Laserfiche database. Duties will include scanning of documents and the proper naming of files. The technician will collaborate with Town staff when required to ensure files are complete. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Experience working with scanning equipment in an office setting. 

  • Knowledge of PDF and image file formats. 

  • Experience working in a government setting or other setting involving sensitive information. 

  • An understanding of municipal government would be an asset. 

  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS  

  • Tact and judgement when working with sensitive information  

  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude  

  • Effective data entry and typing skills  

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

  • Knowledge of records management practices  

  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality  

  • Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently  

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

  • Honesty and integrity  

  • Excellent computer skills with experience in Office 365 environment and in PDF viewing software 

  • Knowledge of general administrative functions  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Non-union
  • $24.78/ hr. plus vacation pay
  • Casual (up to 20 hours per week, based on a schedule approved by the supervisor)
  • Operates out of Town Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater
  • Repetitive, detailed work which requires sustained focus and concentration over long periods of time.
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate scanning equipment.

 

 

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About Us

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada is a town of approximately 9,000 residents, nestled in the heart of the LaHave River Valley on the province's South Shore.

Located within an hour of Halifax, Bridgewater’s reputation as the Main Street of the South Shore is well-deserved -- the community is the service centre for more than 60,000 residents within a 30-minute drive in Lunenburg and Queens counties.

Bridgewater boasts all the service you would expect from a modern location and couples it with the charm and feel of a tightly knit community, the kind where neighbours know each other and everyone greets you with a smile.