Program Officer - Kentville, Canada - Province of Nova Scotia

Province of Nova Scotia

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Kentville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location:
Flexible

Type of Employment:
Permanent

Union Status:
NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:1/23/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us:

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) works as a trusted partner to grow the population, develop our current and future workforce, and foster inclusive, safe and fair workplaces.

This includes welcoming people from across Canada and the world, helping people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need, promoting safe work environments and helping employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities.

We work together to create a future where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

Employment Nova Scotia (ENS) is a division within the Skills & Learning Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI).

Through various programs and services we:

help Nova Scotians meet their employment potential,

- help employers find the employees they need to prosper, and
- help communities play an active role in developing well-balanced local labour markets.

We are a large, diverse, and passionate team focused on making a difference in the lives of people.

We are committed to the pursuit of developing labour market programs and services that help Nova Scotians find employment, improve their skills, and ultimately improve their lives.

Our team members make a real difference through designing, continuously improving and delivering the programs and services people need, alongside caring, compassionate, highly skilled people and partners.

The people who use government programs and services are a diverse group of citizens of Nova Scotia and people who are coming here to work and live.

It is important that the Employment Nova Scotia team reflects the people that we serve in order to deliver continuously improving, accessible, and inclusive public services.

We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are heard and valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.

About Our Opportunity:

If you are searching for a rewarding career opportunity, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Program Officer with ENS.

As a Program Officer you will report to the Contract Liaison Manager and work as part of a Contract Management Support unit that supports the administration of contribution funding agreements related to the third-party administered employment services and programs.

In this role you will support the development and management of contribution agreements/organizational funding agreements through the entire agreement life cycle with applicants and agreement holders who deliver employment programs offered by ENS, specifically employment services agreements.

Primary Accountabilities:

As a Program Officer in the Contract Management Support unit, you will be:

Providing ongoing support for the management of funding contribution agreements
reviewing and verifying agreement holder progress reports, issuing funding payments, conducting activity and financial monitors on and with agreement holders, and performing agreement closeout activities, including determining over/underpayments;
Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness and success of contribution agreements and completing agreement; and
Assisting in the development of contract management tools and processes that enhance the compliance and accountability of ENS contribution agreements.

Qualifications and Experience:

Other requirements that must be met include: knowledge of budgeting and cash flow forecasting in order to analyze the viability of budgetary proposals submitted by project proponents; and knowledge of payroll and financial record-keeping systems, methods and practices in order to understand and monitor the expenditure of LSI's contributions to projects and to ensure that the sponsor complies with the legal requirements in respect to payroll deductions.

You have excellent communication skills (oral/written) and interpersonal skills, and you are skilled at navigating difficult conversations with the public or stakeholders.

You are a self-starter with a high degree of personal initiative and integrity, who is able work under mínimal supervision, and comfortable working in team environments while valuing an inclusive workforce.

You possess time management skills, able to multi-task, identify competing priorities and prioritize your responsibilities.

You have a strong attention to detail, can undertake analysis, evaluate proposals, and you think clearly and critically, and demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills and are able to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.

While not required, the following will be considered assets: