Job Description

Competition # : 37614

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b1/13/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (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.

If you are detail oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Tangible Capital Program Analyst.

About Our Opportunity

As the Tangible Capital Program Analyst, you will serve as a financial advisor for the Capital Infrastructure Program administered and managed by the department of Public Works.

Your key responsibility will be to provide council, advice, analysis, and assistance to senior management, capital program staff, client departments, and school boards on all financial matters related to capital spending for both departments. You will manage the capital approvals and commitments in accordance with legislation and audit requirements.

You will work directly with the Director/Executive Director of Finance and will provide support and analysis to the Program Directors and the Deputy Ministers office as required.

As the Tangible Capital Program Analyst, you will report to the Manager, Capital Projects.

Primary Accountabilities

• You will control, monitor, and manage expenditures and cash flow for capital spending on buildings, roads, bridges, ferries, equipment, schools, and various health projects to ensure commitments against capital budgets are not exceeded.
• You will control, monitor, and manage spending forecasts relative to the annual capital budget and make recommendations to senior management relative to the variances.
• You will also monitor, develop, and recommend measures for improving the overall financial position of DPW in relations to the Capital Infrastructure Program.
• You will serve as the primary day to day contact on financial matters that support the Capital Infrastructure Program regarding financial accountability between the capital section, various client departments, and external Boards.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor\'s degree with 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. An accounting designation (CPA) is preferred.

You are guided by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) when formulating decisions and providing advice. You possess exceptional communication (written and verbal) and time management skills with a strong attention to detail, able to produce accurate reports in a timely manner. You have previous experience making decisions that support and align with the long-term capital plans of your organization.

Assets for this position include:

• Current enrollment in a recognized program (CPA)
• An understanding of the SAP asset module, plant maintenance, capital project solutions (CPS) including work breakdown structures (WBS) elements

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.

Additional Information

Please note this is a term opportunity with an anticipated end date of January 17, 2025.

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 13

Salary Range: $2,469.30 - $3,001.65 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