Maintenance Enforcement Officer (Program Admin Officer 3) (Relief) The Justice Supports and Services Division of the Department of Justice consists of three programs: each providing Nova Scotians access to critical programming and support.

The Maintenance Enforcement

Program helps to facilitate the payment of court-ordered child and spousal support; the NS Restorative Justice Program provides opportunities for those harmed by crime, the person who caused the harm and the communities affected to communicate (directly or indirectly) about the causes, circumstances, and impact of that crime, and to address their related needs.

The Maintenance Enforcement

Program (MEP) is a free service of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice that helps you make or receive court-ordered maintenance payments when your court order is enrolled with the program and can take steps to enforce maintenance orders when payments are not made. The MEP operates under the laws set out in the Maintenance Enforcement Act. we protect your personal information

- No one other than the MEP can enforce an order to pay maintenance. For more information on the Department of Justice MEP please visit our website: As the Enforcement Officer, you will be supported by the Coordinator and in accordance with the Maintenance Enforcement Act, you will be responsible to exercise the authority of the Director of Maintenance Enforcement. Request revocation of various provincial and federal licenses
- Negotiate arrangements with the payor for payment of maintenance arrears based on analysis of detailed financial information
- Communicate on a regular basis with payors, recipients, lawyers, court staff, financial institutions, other government agencies and the business community




- Act as a subject matter expert on a project to operationalize current processes into a Dashboard design and identify key process indicators that will align the day to day activities to our overall business goals. As the successful candidate you will have an undergraduate degree plus 5 years related experience (or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience). In addition, you hold the following training and work experience: Computer proficiency with the ability to utilize various databases to collect and process information
- Work within a structured policy environment
- Deal with the public on complex and sensitive issues
- Apply working knowledge and understanding of legislation, policies, procedures, and directives governing an operational 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. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a Master’s degree in a related field and threeyears of related experience A two-year certificate/diploma in a related field plus sevenyears ofrelated experience A one-year certificate/diploma in a related field plus eightyears ofrelated experience Nine years ofexperience working in a related field with no formal training May be required to work overtime on occasion Normal office workplace,



modern, automated office Constant use of computer workstation and telephone for extended periods of time Challenge of a large caseload and high call volume, while ensuring cases are managed in compliance with policy and procedures As a Relief employee flexibility is paramount, it is expected you will be available for shifts with short notice.

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 and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Womenin 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.

Please note: when competing for vacancies, a successful Temporary, Term or Permanent Relief Employee who is currently employed withthe Provincewill maintain theirbargaining unit status, seniority and benefit level at the new workplace. 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.

📌 Maintenance Enforcement Officer (Program Admin Officer 3) (Relief)
🏢 Nova Scotia
📍 Sydney