Job Description

Competition # : 40918

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b23-Nov-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

About Us

The Department of Agriculture\'s mandate is the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia\'s rural and urban communities. Our vision is of a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We envision an industry recognized for its adaptable, collaborative business approach.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting and Reception Clerk is responsible for providing courteous and productive reception services for the Edward F. Lorraine Building and Crown Lending Agencies. Your duties include greeting visitors, answering phones, mail support, document preparation and tracking, records management, updating the data register, bank deposits, booking and upkeep of the Edward F. Lorraine board and meeting rooms.

Working in a fast-paced team environment, your duties will also include maintaining information dealing with loan client files, documentation and electronic information, and accounts payable. The position is responsible for application intake and ensuring that applications are complete. This position supports board meeting logistics - arrangement of meeting venues, handling board member travel needs, and acts as recording secretary during board meetings.

As part of the Accounting team, the Accounting and Reception Clerk will be required to establish an efficient work schedule and work within a team orientated environment. You will also be expected to work under minimal supervision

Qualifications and Experience

You have a high school education plus three (3) years of related experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. In addition to the above, you will be proficient in Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Outlook, Excel (or comparable word processing and spreadsheet software) as well as creative eye to promote the optimal use of computer technology to enhance work processes and maximize efficiencies.

Good fundamental book-keeping and data entry skills, organizational, and interpersonal skills in a team environment, as well as an ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines are required attributes. Training and experience with an accounting or ERP system is desirable. Familiarity with Farm Loan Board, Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board, Timber Loan Board and the Department of Agriculture objectives and programs, and lending processes would be considered assets.

You have developed strong communication skills in interacting with a variety of people and will demonstrate these skills during the interview process. Experience attending board meetings and taking minutes will be considered assets.

You possess excellent organizational skills, prioritization, judgement and initiative, as the successful candidate will work independently and is often without supervision. Discretion and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality is extremely important in this environment.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2024. The appointment status (\'term\', \'temporary\' or \'casual\') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: CL 18

Salary Range: $1,675.62 - $1,874.80 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Government of Nova Scotia