About Us

Immigration and Population Growth is a division of Labour, Skills and Immigration. We are responsible for attracting, integrating, and retaining immigrants to our province, while educating employers about immigration pathways. The impact of our work is felt both on a macro level as we are helping businesses succeed and our population grow, as well as a micro level as we make decisions every day that change the lives of people choosing to make Nova Scotia home.

A small but passionate team, we are continually evolving to ensure we are meeting the needs of the province.

About Our Opportunity

As the Community Navigator / Settlement Officer, you are a passionate champion of Nova Scotia and you will play a key role in the attraction and retention of newcomers to our Province.

You will be accountable for helping to grow Nova Scotia’s will support employers, generating awareness of Nova Scotia’s immigration programs and making connections for newcomers in Halifax.

You will also play a critical role in the administration of Settlement programs in Nova Scotia, ensuring the long-term success and retention of newcomers.

Primary Accountabilities

As a Community Navigator / Settlement Officer , you :

• Research, analyze and verify information from a variety of sources. Interviewing clients, employers and consulting regularly with our partners both locally and abroad.
• Provide advice and information to clients, the general public, representatives, and stakeholders on behalf of Labour Skills and Immigration regarding our various programs;
• You liaise regularly with business, industry and community representatives on immigration matters.
• Manage and administer contribution agreements and grants with service providers and community groups in accordance with program policy as well as Federal government funding guidelines.
• Work closely settlement with service providers to identify and address gaps in services, implement programs and coordinate funding arrangements.
• Helps to plan, develop, negotiate, implement, and monitor contracts, sponsorships, and other financial support to funded service providers and community groups.

You will bring together partners, understanding opportunities and barriers to population growth, offering solutions.

You play an important role in identifying program integrity concerns and consulting with the program integrity unit. You will also provide input and feedback on policies, guidelines, directives, and operational processes.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position, you hold an undergraduate degree in a related field such as communications, business, marketing or public administration, in addition to a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in working with partners and public, gathering, researching, and analyzing information. You have gained expertise in interpreting and applying legislation, programs, policies and guidelines. You also possess strong interviewing skills allowing you to engage and communicate effectively with diverse groups. You are proficient in various computer software programs such as Microsoft Suite and are proficient in using Excel and interpreting data and financial information. You display a passion for our purpose with your general knowledge of government departments and organizations involved in citizenship and immigration. Objective decision making, as it pertains to the assessment of applications, is a must. Strong English speaking, writing, reading and oral comprehension skills are required for this position.

Assets for this role include :

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools : written assignment, 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 a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 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 : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Ability to travel in and outside Nova Scotia may be required.

Additional Information

This is currently a Term employment opportunity in the South Shore / Valley Region with an anticipated end date of December 22, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

This competition is being used to create a Hiring Pool to fill current vacancies and future ones that may arise over the next several months. Opportunities may include Term / Temporary and / or Casual roles located across the province.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : PR 05 - PR 13 Salary Range :   $1,;- $3,;Bi-Weekly