Competition # :   44674

Department :   Community Services

Location :   throughout Western, Eastern, Northern and Central Regions

Type of Employment :   Permanent

Union Status :   NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date :   ​ 06-Dec-24   ​  ( Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the  Department of Community Services (DCS) , 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

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Our Financial and Administration team is hiring for a Financial Clerk. You'll have an important role in processing supplier payments efficiently and providing essential administrative support. Operating within a highly sensitive and confidential setting, your contributions will be integral to maintaining our financial operations at peak efficiency.

In this role, you'll encounter challenges that will expand your knowledge base and you'll have the opportunity to engage in continuous learning.

This Hiring Pool will be used to fill various Permanent, Term, Temporary, and Casual opportunities. Positions will be located throughout the various regions (Eastern, Northern, Central, or Western). For a list of office locations, by region, please click  here .

Primary Accountabilities

As the Financial Clerk, you’ll have a diverse array of responsibilities. Key tasks include :

• Processing and validating balances and payments related to vendors across different program areas.
• Analysing invoices and maintaining an accurate filing system for vendor billing records.
• Tracking and organizing data within our database, ICM, as well as spreadsheets.
• Collaborating closely with team members to promptly address any discrepancies or errors.
• Compiling and generating daily reports.
• Managing deposits and handling cash transactions securely.
• Verifying and reconciling data related to vendor payment processing.

You'll have the opportunity to support the financial team in various capacities, including aiding in the development of programs, and financial and operational reports, along with other administrative duties as needed. This role offers a dynamic blend of tasks that will both challenge and enrich your skill set, providing valuable opportunities for growth and development within our department.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience demonstrating a strong foundation in financial principles and practices.

You must :

While not required, it is highly desirable if you :

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 normal work week is 35 hours / week, 7 hours / day and is primarily within an open office environment, fostering collaboration and accessibility among team members. Expect to engage in repetitive tasks regularly, necessitating good hand dexterity for continual phone and computer use. Maintaining a high level of visual and mental concentration is paramount to ensure accuracy and efficiency in your duties. You may occasionally be required to move / lift light objects such as office supplies, equipment, and files. You will have daily contact with the public, various Government Departments as well as other local Agencies and Institutions.

Additional Information

This Hiring Pool will be used to fill various Permanent, Term, Temporary, and Casual opportunities. Positions will be located throughout the various regions (Eastern, Northern, Central, or Western). For a list of office locations, by region, please click  here .

Your worksite, within the region will be determined at the offer negotiation stage.

What We Offer

Pay Grade :   CL 18

Salary Range :   $1,684.00 - $1,884.17 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

[email protected].