Job Description

Competition # : 46588
Department: Opportunities and Social Development
Location: Flexible
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 30-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the , we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP).
Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.
About Our Opportunity
Are you highly analytical and a financial guru? Are you looking for your next opportunity where you can have an impact on streamlining work and processes?
We're hiring for an Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) to manage staff, processes and procedures that support payment disbursements/ receipts to and from vendors and clients of the Department of Opportunities and Social Development. In this role you will provide expertise and support to the Finance Manager.
Primary Accountabilities
As the AFM, you will support the work of the department through management of Financial Clerks, ensuring timely and accurate processing and recording of disbursements and recoveries to/from vendors and clients by coordinating accounting processes in accordance with departmental and government policies. A few of your key responsibilities will include:

• Management of Financial Clerk Staff
• Workload distribution Analysis
• Preparing ad hoc financial reports; analyzing general ledger and other accounts/files; as well as performing detailed reconciliations and other detailed reports to budget managers
• Participating in the navigation of invoices for payment
• Considering new or changed operational requirements and how they impact funding models, analysis, and forecasts
• Designing reports that meet information and decision-making needs
• Assisting with implementing effective internal controls over the processing of financial transactions
• Monitoring financial systems and procedures and making recommendations for improvements and preventive and detective controls
• Contributing to the Program's fiscal management and planning processes
• Promoting diversity, healthy workplaces, teamwork, and individual development; and maintaining positive internal communications.

Qualifications and Experience
You have a Bachelor of Business Administration or Commerce degree and have at least three (3) years of related experience.
Enrollment in the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) program, along with knowledge of the corporate financial management system (SAP), Cognos Enterprise, Tableau, or similar applications are highly desirable.
Your key qualities include:

• detail-oriented, decisive, and guided by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and PSAB
• Strong Management skills
• Experience with internal controls and reconciliations
• ability to interpret, synthesize, and analyze data and information from a wide range of sources.
• sound analytical skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel and Word
• exceptional communication skills
• strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Furthermore, you use discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information and can work in a fast-paced environment; assessing and prioritizing work to ensure all deadlines are met by the department. You maintain a high level of knowledge of financial systems, technological and analytical tools, and standards or benchmarks for excellence.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

• a related diploma and at least 5 years of relevant experience
• at least 7 years of relevant experience

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here:
Working Conditions
Most of your work is within a comfortable office-based environment.
This role requires repetitive tasks on a regular basis; a high level of visual and mental concentration; and contact with the public, various Government Departments as well as other local Agencies and Institutions.
Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
Additional Information
Two (2) opportunities are available:

• One (1) permanent
• One (1) TERM opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 25, 2026. The appointment status ('term', 'temporary' or 'casual') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

Worksite locations are flexible for both opportunities. OSD has offices across the province which you can view Our Head office is in Halifax, and it is expected that you will travel regularly to Halifax as well as to regional offices. Your worksite location will be determined at the offer negotiation stage.
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.

Pay Grade: EC 09
Salary Range: $2,825.61 - $3,532.03 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
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.