Opportunities: Compliance Examiner

Competition # : 47531 

Department: NS Securities Commission

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Temporary

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG 

Closing Date: ​12-Dec-25 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission (the Commission) protects investors from activities that tend to undermine investor confidence in the fairness and efficiency of the capital markets and, to the extent not inconsistent with an adequate level of investor protection, to foster the process of capital formation.

About Our Opportunity

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated professional to help protect investors and strengthen Nova Scotia's capital markets by participating in examination of registrants to ensure compliance with securities laws, contributing to national initiatives, and collaborating with other regulators and self-regulatory organizations. 

Primary Accountabilities

The Compliance Examiner reports to the Deputy Director, Registration and Compliance, and is accountable for providing the front line of investor protection in Nova Scotia by:

Conducting examinations of securities market participants and participating in the oversight review of self-regulatory organizations;Participating on national committees created to maintain and update securities regulations related to compliance matters;Participating in special projects to address emerging issues and trends that affect investors in Nova Scotia from a compliance perspective; andProviding information and recommendations to the Commission regarding policy initiatives. Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of six (6) years' experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Auditing, securities industry experience, and completion of CSI or equivalent courses (CSC, Branch Managers, CCO Exam or compliance courses) would be considered assets

 

As the ideal candidate you have previous experience developing, implementing, reviewing, and revising programs. You also have previous experience and an aptitude to deal with complex issues. You demonstrate a high level of initiative and an ability to use tact and diplomacy in difficult situations. 

 

You possess exceptional communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills. You are a team player who is comfortable working independently.

Equivalency

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

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

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027. The appointment status ('term', 'temporary' or 'casual') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your careerEngaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategiesCountless career pathsDepartment specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade:  PR 17  

Salary Range:  $3, $3,649.33 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 and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities 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. 

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued. 

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to 

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