Data entry clerk Jobs in Halifax, NS

Competition # : 50058

Department: Service Nova Scotia

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 20-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Department of Service Nova Scotia, King's Printer/Postal Services is responsible for all government printing and postal requirements. This includes the supply, production and distribution of high quality, high volume, black/white and color documents, as well as confidential, secure, efficient, and effective postal services, for departments, agencies, boards, and commissions for the Province of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Postal Services, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of approximately 3 million pieces of government mail per year, while adhering to Canada Post rates, standards, and guidelines. You are also responsible for assisting in the production and distribution of print and postal services for the department. This is accomplished through the operation of a variety of print/postal processing equipment and shipping systems. You will have the flexibility of moving between King's Printer and Postal Services, as directed, and/or as operational requirements indicate.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have three years of related clerical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

You will also have the following skills and/or experience:

• Use of current shipping systems, mail processing and bindery equipment.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team.
• Great attention to detail.
• A high degree of initiative and a solid understanding of, and ability to work with, highly confidential information.
• Shipping, receiving and/or distribution of government mail, printed matter, and supplies.
• Document filing and data entry.

Knowledge of Canada Post rates, procedures and guidelines are considered assets.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will be considered. 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.

Additional Information

This is a TERM position with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2028. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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.
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: CL 13

Salary Range: $1,647.65 - $1,793.47 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, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons 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.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

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.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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.