Department: Finance and Treasury Board
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG
Closing Date: 11/21/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
At the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget, forecast updates, and financial advice to departments, crown corporations and other public service entities.
As the Senior Financial Advisor, you will be responsible for providing sound and timely financial advice to the various assigned program areas and any external agencies funded by the client department (Department of Community Services).
You will serve as the primary day-to-day contact on all financial matters that support program delivery regarding financial accountability between Financial Advisory Services of the Department of Community Services and its other branches.
As the Senior Financial Advisor, you will report to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services.
Some of the primary responsibilities in this role include:
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor’s degree with six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You also possess knowledge of PSAAB and other relevant CICA standards and requirements.
You possess the ability to critically analyze and cost programs, forecast operations, examine financial statements, accounting, and reporting, in the context of generally accepted accounting principles, legislation and policy. Experience in program evaluation and the development of systems, procedures, and policies with respect to financial accountability is necessary. You possess effective communication skills and the competency to build and maintain successful relationships with senior management and both internal and external stakeholders.
While not required it is considered an asset if you possess:
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.
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.
This is a full-time, 1-year term status position with an end date of November 3, 2023, however the position status (“term”, “temporary” or “casual”) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
Pay Grade: PR 17
Salary Range: $3,001.65 – $3,525.41 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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