The Government of Nova Scotia
Location
Halifax, NS | Canada
Job description
Competition # : 42186
Department: African Nova Scotian Affairs
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 22-Mar-24 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons.
See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
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If you are a member of this equity group, you must clearly identify in your cover letter and self-identify during the application process, to be considered. Please note: This is a repost of competition 41029 - Secretary 3 - therefore previous applicants need not re-apply.
African Nova Scotian Affairs works with government, communities and partners to help provide services and programs for the African Nova Scotian community. We work within the community to keep African Nova Scotians informed and to encourage involvement. We also support activities that bring African Nova Scotians together to network, share ideas and identify opportunities for development and growth.
African Nova Scotian Affairs is a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage .
The Land Titles Initiative is a program created to address the historical wrong whereby African Nova Scotian settlers were not granted clear legal documentation of land ownership, resulting in economic disadvantage for the African Nova Scotians who have descended from those settlers. The LTI resolves land title issues within the historic African Nova Scotian communities of East Preston, North Preston, Cherry Brook/Lake Loon, Lincolnville and Sunnyville in an accessible manner that respects their cultural traditions and practices.
We are an energetic team with a positive attitude and determination to make a difference by helping African Nova Scotians gain clear title to land passed down by their ancestors.
You are responsible for providing a broad range of secretarial/administrative functions in a fast-paced environment to the Land Titles Initiative.
This position reports to the Executive Director responsible for the Land Titles Initiative.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
We are highly collaborative and, as part of the team, you will provide support and assistance to Land Titles Initiative staff, ensuring the efficient operation of the program.
As the successful candidate you will have completed a one-year secretarial/business administration course accompanied by four years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
You will be proficient in typing, word processing and other standard computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet use. You will demonstrate the ability to multi-task, prioritize your work and you will be skilled with managing electronic filing systems. As the Secretary 3 you will be organized and adaptable in a face paced environment, be a strong team player, have good interpersonal skills, be sensitive to the needs of clients and display tact, sound judgement, and able to exercise discretion and confidentiality. Effective verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are essential in this role.
You will have a deep understanding of, and connection to, the African Nova Scotian community, its historical significance, and its current land clarification challenges.
The following would be viewed as assets:
Include, but not limited to:
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application
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.
Pay Grade: CL 22
Salary Range: $1,924.59 - $2,128.70 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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