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Competition # : 49934

Department:Education & Early Childhood Development

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:18-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in early learning and education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

About Our Opportunity

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in early learning and education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

Primary Accountabilities





- Plays a key role in supporting Nova Scotia's early learning workforce by coordinating the intake and processing of approximately 2,500 ECE classification applications annually.
- Ensures applications are complete, accurate, and ready for assessment by conducting detailed file reviews and communicating directly with applicants.
- Maintains critical classification data and records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information used to support regulatory and program decisions.
- Delivers responsive, client-centered service to applicants and stakeholders by providing information, guidance, and administrative support.
- Supports the efficient operation of Classification Services through effective records management, process coordination, and continuous improvement activities.
- Works collaboratively with program staff and leadership to support service excellence and timely application processing.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have completed high school with 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Knowledge of credential assessment processes would be considered an asset.

You thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You pay attention to detail with accuracy and demonstrate sound judgement,



initiative and solid interpersonal skills along with a client-centered focus. You possess exceptional professional communication skills (verbal and written) with all levels of staff, internal and external stakeholders and the general public. You demonstrate flexibility in responding to unforeseen work demands by re-prioritizing and adjusting your work plans. You are comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. You demonstrate positive team building skills. You effectively multi-task and approach your work with objectivity and confidentiality. You have demonstrated experience interpreting and analyzing data and experience with Microsoft Office programs (Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook etc.).

Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset: records management, database management, high-volume application processing, and experience in regulatory/licensing or credentialing environments.

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

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

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. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees .

Working Conditions

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📌 ECE Classification Services Clerk (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality