Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Please Quote Competition #165778-CB

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the people of Nova Scotia. We are a progressive workplace and welcome applications from Aboriginal persons, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, other racially visible persons, and women in under-represented or non-traditional occupations. All applicants who are members of an employment equity group are encouraged to self identify.

Duties:

The Clerk IV (Facilities Coordinator) acts as the Department’s advisor on corporate administrative matters and has a wide range of responsibilities including developing, managing and maintaining administrative services, oversight of facility space planning and leased premises, contract management for departmental renovation projects, coordinating the procurement of professional services, procurement of office furniture and equipment, telecommunications integration, and security and safety.  The Facilities Coordinator is also the primary departmental contact/liaison as Emergency Preparedness Officer and Security Officer for Health Promotion and Protection.

Qualifications:

Grade XI plus a minimum of 5 years related experience, or an acceptable equivalent of training and experience.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated technical competence and understanding of GAAP within the government sector, space planning and accommodation guidelines and have expert knowledge of government procurement policies and procedures and use of CFMS software. Must also have the ability to develop solutions to operational process problems, have solid project management skills, above average communication and negotiation skills and be able to work independently as well as a member of a team.  He/She will set effective work priorities, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects and make sound judgments. Departmental Emergency Preparedness Officer and Departmental Security Officer training to perform duties of this position is an asset.

Classification: CL 22 

Salary Range: $39,050 - $43,192 

Closing Date: May 27, 2008
  
Note: This is a bargaining unit position.

Please forward application/resume to:

Department of Health
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 488
1690 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS  B3J 2R8
Fax: (902) 424-5667
E-Mail: HEALTHhr@gov.ns.ca (Please quote competition number in subject line) 

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a Nova Scotia Government Civil Service Employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their Employee ID.  Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued. Your Employee Self-Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status and ID number are prior to applying for this restricted position.

External applicants and current casual Nova Scotia Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified Nova Scotia Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

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