Competition # :   44655

Department :   Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location :   HALIFAX

Type of Employment :   Permanent

Union Status :   NSGEU - NSPG

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

About Us

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential.  We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia.  Together we are responsible for workplace safety, fire safety, pensions, apprenticeship, adult education, and many other facets of everyday life.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Program Investments, the Financial Consultant is responsible for the financial oversight and administration of federal / provincial programs such as the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA), and Canada-Nova Scotia Workforce Development Agreement. There is responsibility for financial oversight for the branch budget, forecast, and monthly reporting.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in data analysis to drive informed decision-making and contribute to the achievement of our strategic objectives.

Primary Accountabilities

Key responsibilities include :

• Developing and reporting of annual fiscal program and administrative budgets within federal / provincial programs. Maintaining accurate and detailed records of budgets and forecasts allocations among multiple program delivery regions within the Province.
• Provides support to the annual federal / provincial program audits and internal governmental audits.
• Contributes to Skills & Learning Branch special projects and initiatives, including support to the Labour Market Programs Support System (LaMPSS).

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, plus five (5) years related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  A degree in accounting is considered an asset. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or working towards a CPA designation is also considered an asset.

Experience in program and project management, including the administration, coordination, and financial management of funding programs and in the development and implementation of accounting controls and guidelines for budget management.

The successful candidate will have experience working with budgets, projections, and forecasts; calculating accruals, and preparing journal entries and year end adjustments, and demonstrate the ability to monitor and control expenditures. The ability to review, evaluate, and recommend allocations for project and program funding will be a key responsibility. Additionally, provide policy and procedural advice and guidance on funding and program related matters.

The successful candidate will have above average interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and with a variety of stakeholders, and above average communication skills, both written and verbal.  A high degree of analytical and problem-solving skills is required.

Knowledge of federal / provincial labour agreements and programs considered an asset. Experience in developing working papers, reconciliations, and draft financial statements for audits is also considered an asset.

Experience with Excel, SAP, Salary Analysis System (SAS), and the Labour Market Programs Support System (LaMPSS) are considered assets.

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

Normal work week is 35 hours / week, 7 hours / day.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

What We Offer

Pay Grade :   PR 13

Salary Range :   $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 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].