Emergency Management
Location: HALIFAX
Permanent
About Us The Department of Emergency Management is responsible for leading disaster and emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia. The Department leads the coordination and co-operation of partners and resources during provincial-level critical incidents, supports municipal and other partners in regional-level and local events, administers the province's 911 service, maintains critical communications infrastructure and supports operations of our regional emergency management centres. The Planning and Preparedness Branch enhances preparedness, reduces vulnerabilities, and ensures a coordinated response to critical incidents and emergencies by:
Conducting thorough risk assessments and advising on mitigation strategies
Leading strategic policy, including the management of federal and regional agreements and management of legislation, regulations, policies, establishing standards and preparedness initiatives
Supporting effective risk management and business continuity for the Province, municipalities, and critical infrastructure partners
Managing the resiliency office
About Our Opportunity The Office Manager will support the management teams of the Planning and Preparedness Branch and will perform a wide range of complex officer manager and admin support duties of a confidential nature that require good judgment and attention to detail.
The successful candidate will work under minimal direction and have a very good knowledge of office practices and procedures and a comprehensive knowledge of departmental functions.




Primary Accountabilities The Office Manager provides office management support for the branch and reports to the Executive Director. Manages FOIPOP requests and records management requirements.
Coordinates deputy and ministerial sign-off and approval of expenditures and authorizes purchase of office supplies and related expenditures.
Provides backup to the other officer manager positions and the Minister/DM office as required.
Supports the operations of the department during emergencies, in office or in the field.
Qualifications and Experience A completed one-year business course and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience if office management is required, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
As an office manager, you must possess the following:
Demonstrated experience as a senior administration professional
Demonstrated experience in accounts payable and budget forecasting
The following will be considered an asset:
Experience that demonstrates an exceptional ability to multi-task and manage complex projects
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.
Equivalency An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Equivalent experience and training include, but are not limited to:




~ Minimum of 5 years of skilled administration experience

Benefits 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. May be required to work overtime on occasion
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
Salary Range: $2,217.93 - $2,772.41 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, 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.

📌 Temp Office Manager (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Public Service Commission, Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality