Opportunities and Social Development Permanent At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD) , we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Disability Support Program (DSP), Income Assistance (IA), and Supportive Housing and Homelessness. Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong dedicated network of supports, staff, and partners to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

As the Secretary, you will be at the heart of our department's administrative engine, ensuring seamless operations and providing vital support to our staff. You'll be the welcoming face at the front desk, assisting visitors and stepping in as a reliable backup for your fellow clerical team members. Document management, including faxing, copying, scanning, and filing.

Ensuring discretion when typing arange of documents, including confidential correspondence and reports, and entering client notes into the Integrated Case Management System (ICM). You will have a one (1) year business course plus a minimum of two (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You are proficient in Microsoft programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, or equivalent office software.

Your ability to navigate these tools efficiently is crucial to your role. While not required, familiarity with the Integrated Case Management (ICM) system would be a valuable asset. 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.

We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. A related bachelor's degree 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. Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting.

You will have daily contact with the public, various Government Departments as well as other local Agencies. You may need to work adaptable and adjusted work hours, as required.

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.

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.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.

📌 Administrative Assistant Secretary (Glace Bay)
🏢 Nova Scotia
📍 Glace Bay