Job Description

Competition # : 40510

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: Multiple Locations

Type of Employment: Casual Relief

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b05-Oct-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province\'s Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

Considerations Regarding This Opportunity

The relief roster will be used to fill vacancies in the Eastern Region with offices located in Antigonish, Stillwater, Guysborough, Whycocomagh, Baddeck, St. Peters, Coxheath and MacLellan\'s Brook. Candidates must indicate which location they are applying for. If applying for more than one location, please indicate order of preference. Successful candidates will be placed on a call list in a ranked order corresponding with competition results and contacted as vacancies arise.

A relief employee is an employee who is not regularly scheduled by the Employer, but who works relief assignments on an as-needed basis (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends) as operational requirements demand. As such, a relief employee does not have guaranteed hours of work.

• Duties may require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.

Please note: With the agreement of the NSGEU Union, a successful seasonal employee currently employed with the Province will assume the status of \xe2\x80\x9cTemporary Relief\xe2\x80\x9d when placed on this relief roster. These employees will maintain temporary relief status for the duration of this roster and will not progress to term or permanent relief status.

About Our Opportunity

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer service focused environment? Are you a detail-oriented individual? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Clerk 2 with Natural Resources and Renewables!

As the Clerk 2, you will deliver essential support services to the public and district staff while providing exceptional customer service.

Primary Accountabilities

You will be responsible for operating the front desk which includes performing a variety of administrative duties (such as operating radio/telephones, data entry, processing mail, photocopying, scanning and faxing) and processing the sale of various hunting & fishing licenses and permits.

You will work as part of a team and perform in an efficient and effective manner. You will be responsible for complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, safety policies and programs and will providing OH&S program support. You will also support various wildlife activities including data collection and labelling of specimens. In the event of fire emergencies, you will receive, monitor and update incoming fire calls/reports and arrange for services as requested.

The Clerk 2 works under the direction of the Area Manager/District Supervisor or designate.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• A Valid NS Class 5 driver\'s license or equivalent
• Valid (Standard) First Aid Certificate and WHMIS Training
• Working knowledge, and previous experience in computer use, including: internet, email and web-based applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

To be successful in this role, you must have previous cash handling and customer service experience. Discretion and ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information is required. You have strong interpersonal skills and are a team player. You have a proven ability to exercise sound judgement and set priorities and be able to efficiently work within deadlines with minimal supervision.

The following are considered assets:

• Completion of secretarial/office administration training
• Customer service training
• Knowledge of Natural Resources and Renewables policies and regulations and hunting and fishing license sales
• Experience and/or training in radio communication
• Knowledge of forest fire suppression activities
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety act and regulations
• Experience coordinating duties such as calendar management, data entry, and composing and editing correspondence

Your resume and cover letter should clearly outline how you meet the stated qualifications and position requirements. We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

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.

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 13

Salary Range: $1,493.64 - $1,625.82 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