Team Lead, Finance Operations

5 months ago


Kentville, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Community Services

**Location**:Flexible

**Type of Employment**:Permanent

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:11-Aug-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).

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 and staff, to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

**About Our Opportunity**:
**Primary Accountabilities**:
Other duties will include contributing to the development of processes and procedures, aiding in ad hoc requests and investigations, assisting in compiling data and information which may be required for audit purposes, reconciliation and reporting relating to Purchase Cards. Other duties will be assigned from time to time.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
To fulfill the expectations of this role, you have 5 years of related experience in a financial administration environment; or an acceptable equivalent of training and related experience. A post-secondary degree with a focus on accounting/finance or actively working toward a professional accounting designation would be considered assets.

Proficiency in ICM (Integrated Case Management) System (or equivalent case management systems) is essential. You have a demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile accounts and determine causes of variances. You also have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and good judgment to identify sensitive and/or urgent issues that require special handling. In addition, you can research, compile and evaluate information in a timely manner. An ability to work in a consultative manner with internal and external clients is also required.

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. Equivalencies may include but are not limited to:

- Completion of a 2-year diploma and 3 years of related experience
- Completion of a related bachelor’s degree and 1-year of 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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
You will be working within a high-paced, busy office environment with strict deadlines. Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

**Additional Information**:
Two (2) full-time permanent positions are available with a flexible worksite. DCS has offices across the province which you can view here. Your worksite location will be determined at the offer negotiation stage. This position offers the opportunity to enroll in the Flex NS working hours.

**What We Offer**:

- 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
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules

**Pay Grade**: CL 22

**Salary Range**: $1,924.59 - $2,128.70 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:


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