Join to apply for the Program Admin Officer 3 (Designated) role at Government of Nova Scotia Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia’s Employment Equity Policy, this position is designated and therefore, only applicants from the following group will be considered: As examples these are persons who identify as Black, and/or of African ancestry, African, African Canadian, Caribbean/Afro‑Caribbean, or African American. Please join us for a virtual information session on our Program Admin Officer 3 (Designated) position with African Nova Scotian Affairs.

This session will be held on January 7th, 2026 at 11:30 am AST , hosted by the Director, Government and Community Relations.

You May Join Here : Microsoft Teams meeting – Click here: African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) is a vital link that connects government and the African Nova Scotian community. draws attention to the priorities that matter to communities; and supports the concerns that need be addressed. These efforts are essential to help government better serve African Nova Scotians.

The Program Administration

Officer 3 (PAO 3) facilitates and develops networks of community groups, provides educational and community development tools and monitors the community environment. The PAO 3 position provides adequate services that will result in opportunities for self‑reliance and increase the positive and social development of the community. This position is responsible for the administration and promotion of various government and African Nova Scotian Affairs sponsored programmes and the administration of the ANSA grant program.

In this position, you will be responsible for building relationships that will promote and support community and government initiatives. Provide support, direction, planning tools and advice to community groups

- Work directly with community groups to facilitate workshops, lead information sharing sessions and deliver presentations to build community capacity
- Promote opportunities for members of the community by providing information and advice regarding relevant government programs and services




- Represent African Nova Scotian Affairs by developing and enhancing strategic partnerships and alliances among community partners, encouraging communities to work together
- Assist with the department’s strategic planning process by designing, developing, modifying, and/or implementing programmes, and by providing advice, analysis and interpretation
- Support and promote access to government programmes and services by responding to requests for information, maintaining current knowledge of available resources, providing navigational support for grant writers, and conducting environmental scans of the communities to identify emerging local issues
- Monitor programmes and community issues by researching, analysing and investigating (independently and/or with community) to develop resolution of issues. To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Public Administration, Business or other relevant post‑secondary field of study and 5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. You have direct experience working with and awareness of issues affecting the African Nova Scotian and African descent community. In addition, you have experience administering programmes, conducting research, and engaging with various stakeholders to assist with the implementation of programmes, projects or services. Strong partnering and relationship‑building skills
- Strong research and analytical skills (able to take complex or high volume of data and transfer into lay terms)
- Acting as a team player from a remote office location
- Intercultural and diversity proficiency
- Strong report‑writing skills
- We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardised tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.



Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of perks 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. May be required to work overtime, evening and weekends on occasion. This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of January 16, 2027. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate. This is a regional position requiring travel to and from Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg, and Digby Counties.

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
- Department specific flexible working schedules.

Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 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.

Note: 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.

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