Job Description

Competition # : 37603

Department: Agriculture

Location: TRURO

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 1/13/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

As a Junior Loan Officer with the Department of Agriculture, you will work as part of a dynamic team of professionals to respond to lending needs and build the Nova Scotia fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture and forestry industries.

Primary Accountabilities

Within the day to day tasks of this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing financial and management counseling to clients/applicants;

• Evaluating business proposals in all sectors of the industry;

• Applying accepted appraisal methods in determining the security base of the Nova Scotia Agriculture & Fisheries Crown Lending Agencies loans;

• Providing management and the Board with written and verbal assessments and recommendations of each Agriculture & Fisheries Crown Lending Agencies business program for which funds are requested;

• General administration of the Board\'s loan and lease accounts;

• Liaising with the business community and the general public for effective implementation of the Agriculture & Fisheries Crown Lending Agencies\' credit programs.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a Bachelor \'s Degree plus 1 years of related experience in finance or an acceptable equivalent. A major in agricultural economics, business or finance, or an AACI designation or course work leading to the accredited appraiser designation would be definite assets.

As the successful candidate, you will have strong interpersonal, time management and written and verbal communication skills. You excel at financial analysis and have an understanding of and the ability to work closely with all sectors of Nova Scotia\'s agricultural industry as well as a good working knowledge of the more common computer programs including Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Knowledge of real estate law and real property appraisal is an asset.

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 for Nova Scotians.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 06 - PR 10

Salary Range: $1,859.58 - $2,666.69 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