Permanent Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Working under minimal supervision, you will perform a variety of responsible and complex clerical assignments requiring independent analysis, exercise of judgement, and a detailed knowledge of procedures, rules, acts and regulations.

You will perform duties involving more technical clerical tasks. Compiling complex reports and drawing data from a variety of sources from within and outside of the work group. Preparing reports from statistical and financial information to ensure management receives appropriate information in an accurate and timely manner.

Maintaining statements, accounts, and database records within established procedures, taking appropriate action to secure or make payment or resolve discrepancies. Maintaining filing system of original source documents for audit and other legal or organizational requirements. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

Have proficiency in data entry and in the use of a variety of computer applications including: Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point. You consistently maintain a qualified and courteous disposition and hold a high standard for client and customer service. You exercise considerable initiative and judgement and can recognize and respond to urgent situations appropriately.

To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

The following are considered assets: Completion of secretarial/office administration training/program.

Experience and/or training in radio communication.



Knowledge and experience with the department/government financial processes and policies. Working knowledge of time entry using SAP or a similar program.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits 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.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in GUYSBOROUGH, Nova Scotia.

Career

Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.

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, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons 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.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

📌 Customer Service Representative (Clerk 3) (Boylston)
🏢 The Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Boylston