Job Description

Competition # : 36913

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 10/21/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province's financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget - as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest. If you are detail oriented, and numbers driven, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as the Leasing Officer.

About Our Opportunity

As the Leasing Officer you will specialize in providing timely and accurate processing and reporting of financial transactions related to property lease agreements signed on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia and related Agencies, Boards and Commissions. You will ensure continuity and accuracy of lease payment arrangements and perform in-depth reconciliation of financial transactions in accordance with the terms of each lease agreement.

You will be the key financial resource for the Real Property Services - Accommodations unit of the Department of Public Works and will be responsible for the maintenance and provision of financial information for all property lease agreements.

As the Leasing Officer you will report to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have 3 years post-secondary professional accounting training plus 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

You demonstrate a sound understanding of computerized financial systems, SAP (or equivalent), spreadsheets and word processing software.

You have a creative and analytical approach to your work and are guided by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB).

You are a self-starter and possess sound time management and organization skills. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment working under minimal supervision. You have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and are detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.

Enrollment in the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) or Certified Leasing Officer programs will be considered an asset.

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

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: TE 22

Salary Range: $2,114.98 - $2,487.23 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.