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Competition # : 45212Department: Finance and Treasury BoardLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: TermUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: xe2x80x8b04-Mar-25 xe2x80x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsAt the Nova Scotia 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, forecast updates, and financial advice to departments, crown corporations and other public service entities.About Our OpportunityAs the Program Administration Officer 3 you will be responsible for providing advice and assistance on financial matters relating to the various program areas within the Financial Services Unit and external agencies.Primary AccountabilitiesSome of the primary accountabilities of the role will include:Serving as the primary day-to-day contact on financial matters supporting the department's corporate divisions. You will provide financial advice on expenditures, vendor payments and budget pressures.Controlling, monitoring, and managing expenditures, and spending forecasts for both operating and capital budgets, ensuring commitments remain within budget while providing recommendations relative to the variances.Assisting in reviewing and managing ministerial approvals from a financial standpoint, including analyzing financial implications, conducting costing analysis and calculations.Assisting in the enhancement of new systems and procedures to organize and coordinate the collection of financial information.Assisting internal and external auditors with requests and year-end audit requirements, including funding details for grants.In this role, you will work directly with the Manager of Finance.Qualifications and ExperienceThis may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor's degree with 5 years' related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.You have knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and other relevant accounting standards.You have previous experience providing counsel to clients on financial, accounting, and reporting issues in the context of generally accepted accounting principles, legislation, and policy. You have a demonstrated ability to critically examine financial statements and perform operational/program reviews. You possess strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and relationship building skills.You are proficient user of Microsoft programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with experience in advanced functions and formulas.Knowledge and experience of the corporate financial management system (SAP) or similar applications are considered assets.While not required, it is considered an asset if you have an accounting designation (CPA) or are currently enrolled in a recognized accounting program which will result in a CPA designation.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.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, 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: .Additional InformationThis is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated duration of one year from the date of hire. The appointment status ('term', 'temporary' or 'casual') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate. This posting may also be used to fill other positions.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 13Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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.

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