Job Description

Competition # : 39871

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 27-Jul-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Agriculture\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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

As an integral component of the overall effectiveness of Programs, you will assist in the delivery of timely, professional client service to ensure the administration and delivery of programs aimed at helping the agricultural industry in Nova Scotia grow and contribute to the economy. Our Program Officers are responsible for providing assistance, advice and guidance to clients regarding program application and claiming as well as for the efficient and effective administration of assigned programs.

Primary Accountabilities

Within a typical day, you can expect to:

• Prepare and interpret minutes, correspondence, client files and other program support documents related to the administration of programs and recommend the dispersal of funds according to program guidelines.
• Monitor internal systems and data to ensure all program and financial data is up to date to support the effective reporting of program funding to provide timely, accurate and efficient data for analysis to the Manager and Director to ensure they are appropriately advised of the program investments.
• Work with internal and external clients to prepare stakeholder communications, and provide advice on internal committees, external meetings and tradeshows.

Qualifications and Experience

This position requires you to have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field with 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Related experience is defined as: experience providing information, interpreting and applying polices, program guidelines, funding agreements and/or programs to citizens, employers or communities.

In addition to the above, you will work well in an independent environment as well as participate in team-based approaches with internal and external stakeholders. You will be a multi-tasker who is able to identify competing priorities and prioritize responsibilities accordingly as well as have a strong attention to detail and sound judgement in ambiguous situations. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for this work as is problem-solving and the ability to make difficult decisions within short time frames. Lastly, the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) will be key within this role.

The following will be considered assets:

• Experience in agriculture
• Working with commodity groups and associations
• Delivering programs
• Presentation skills

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.

Additional Information

This is a Term/Temporary/Casual employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of August 1, 2025. The appointment status (\xe2\x80\x98term\xe2\x80\x99, \xe2\x80\x98temporary\xe2\x80\x99 or \xe2\x80\x98casual\xe2\x80\x99) 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: PR 06 - PR 10

Salary Range: $1,915.37 - $2,746.69 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