Financial Review Specialist (Program Admin Officer 4)

About Us

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program(DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

About Our Opportunity

We're looking for a highly skilled Financial Review Specialist to support the Finance & Administration Division of the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD).

In this role, you'll lead the development and oversight of financial risk management and compliance programs for both internal teams and external service providers. Your work will influence key budget decisions, shape policy recommendations, and directly impact how we fund and support some of the province's most critical services.

Primary Accountabilities

In this role you can expect to :

• Perform financial risk assessments, including detailed financial statement analysis, of external service providers and agencies.
• Prepare risk assessments and financial forecasts that inform executive decision-making and assess organizational health.
• Develop reports and funding models that support transparent decision-making and highlight areas of financial risk.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures aligned with provincial legislation and departmental financial frameworks.
• Train and advise internal teams and external partners on financial procedures and compliance requirements.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects, supporting policy development, program reviews, and Executive Council submissions.
• Design systems and tools to collect, organize, and analyze financial and statistical information for internal reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, and a minimum of six (6) years of directly related experience preparing and analyzing financial statements is required, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. In addition, you bring :

While not required, it's an asset if you have :

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

We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to :

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

Your typical work week is 35 hours with 7-hour days. This is a primarily office-based role with flexibility for occasional site visits. The role involves a high degree of mental focus, detailed analysis, and stakeholder interaction. You will often navigate multiple priorities under tight deadlines, contributing to work that has a real impact across the province.

Additional Information

Your worksite location is Flexible. OSD has offices across the Province which you can view here. We will discuss the worksite location with the successful candidate at the offer negotiation stage.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : PR 17 Salary Range :   $3,;- $3,;Bi-Weekly Note : The salary rates shown reflect the new Civil Service Agreement, effective April 1, 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on February 5, 2026. Until then, the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the new agreement and applicable policies.