Public Service Commission, Government of Nova Scotia
Location
Fredericton, NB | Canada
Job description
Competition # : 42069
Department: Justice
Location: Fredericton, NB
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 13-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) independently investigates all serious incidents which arise from the actions of police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. SiRT's mandate is to investigate all matters that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other matters that are determined to be in the public interest to be investigated. SiRT is independent of the police and government. The Director of SiRT is a civilian and is responsible for the general direction of all investigations. This ensures a more transparent and independent way to investigate serious incidents involving police. The SiRT recently opened an office in New Brunswick.
For more information on the Serious Incident Response Team please visit our website:
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Business Administration you will provide secretarial, reception and administrative support to the SiRT team. You are a critical team resource who ensures that the administrative functions of the office operate efficiently to support daily operations and the SiRT mandate. This position is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Primary Accountabilities
Your key responsibilities include working in a team environment and providing support to the Manager of Business Administration, the Assistant Director and Team Commanders in New Brunswick. In addition, you will:
Qualifications and Experience
You have a one (1) year business course and a minimum of three (3) years of secretarial/administrative support experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
You are a collaborative team player and have proficient skills in the use of a variety of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in your work is essential. You must use a great deal of judgment when handling in- person, virtual and telephone inquiries.
You must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a busy and challenging environment, along with the ability to exercise sound judgment around issues requiring a high degree of tact and diplomacy. Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills are essential to your success in this role.
You are a self-motivated individual who works well independently and participates fully in a team environment. You possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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.
Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. 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 police agencies as well as other local agencies and institutions. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
What We Offer
Pay Grade: CL 18
Salary Range: $1,675.62 - $1,874.80 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] .
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