Regional Program Coordinator - Clerk 3

Competition # : 49121

Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location: ANTIGONISH

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 07-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH) supports communities across the province to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible, providing a great quality of life for Nova Scotians. We value the collective diversity of our heritage and our people and believe in the transformative nature of culture to help create healthy, active, growing communities.

For more information visit: Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Regional Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting operations and logistics for programs, projects and events of the Regional Offices and the Division. The Regional Program Coordinator is also responsible for key components of the grant management system, file management, regional office operating budget, inventory, and forecasting. The Coordinator will generate reports and conduct research that will inform the work of the Regional Manager and team, Division and Department. The Coordinator is a primary point of contact for program specific inquiries and serves as back up to the Regional Manager and other program staff. The Coordinator will also carry out OHS inspections, and the administrative tasks and general organization of the Regional Office and as requested by Supervisor for the Division and Department.

Qualifications and Experience

Successful completion of a one (1) year business/financial administration program and three (3) years of comparable experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience within a client-oriented environment
• Have proficiency and high level of accuracy in data entry
• Sound knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing
• Experience using SAP financial systems or similar. Experience using the SAP Grants Management System would be considered an asset
• The ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Demonstrated flexibility in responding to unforeseen work demands by re-prioritizing and adjusting work plans
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work positively, effectively and solution-focused with a diverse range of stakeholders
• An ability to communicate with tact and discretion in a clear, concise manner
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Results-oriented with a high level of initiative and motivation
• You have strong multi-tasking and organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.

Equivalency

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.

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.

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 18

Salary Range: $1,848.39 - $2,068.11 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.

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.