Department of Community Services
Please Quote Competition #154089-CB

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying.  In the cover letter, please quote competition number, department and competition name. 

Applicants must submit a separate resume and covering letter for each competition.

This is a bargaining unit position restricted to current civil service employees represented by Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. All current employees applying for job competitions are required to include their employee ID number in order to be considered as a bargaining unit applicant. External applicants will be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Duties:

The Program Administration Officer is responsible for assisting in: the development and design of an array of policies and supporting documents; the interpretation and incorporation of such policies into current and new program practices; the development of procedural manuals for program staff and related materials and manuals for stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and one year related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. The successful applicant is to be fluent in the body of literature related to early childhood development/early learning and child care; current knowledge of the organization and operation of child care facilities; including knowledge of the Day Care Act and Regulations. Essential to this position are: excellent interpersonal skills; competencies in writing policy; knowledge of and experience in policy design/development; effective communication skills (verbal and written); proven abilities in working independently; computer proficiency in Word/WordPerfect, Excel/QuattroPro, PowerPoint/Presentations.

Offer of employment is contingent upon the successful candidate passing appropriate background checks.

Classification Range: PR 6 - 10

Salary Range: $38,863 - $55,731

Closing Date: May 27, 2008

The Province of Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring diversity in the workplace by supporting initiatives that promote the equitable participation of Aboriginal persons, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities and women in positions where they are under represented.  All applicants who are members of an employment equity group are encouraged to self identify.

All applications/resumes should be sent directly to:

Human Resources Division, Department of Community Services
5675 Spring Garden Road, 3rd Floor
PO Box 696
Halifax, NS  B3J 2T7
Fax: (902) 424-4204
Email: CS_JobApps@gov.ns.ca

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date.