About Us

Nova Scotia?۪s culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.

By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

As a member of the Community Supports and Facilities team, the Program Administration Officer 3 (Program and Development Officer), you provide support working collaboratively to build the capacity of communities and diverse organizations across the province. Your responsibilities include leading the day-to-day administration of one of the department?۪s infrastructure grant programs.

As the Program and Development Officer you are responsible for supporting applicants throughout the grant application process and providing regular program status reports to your colleagues and senior staff. A key part and role of successful grant administration is collaborating with your department and government colleagues and having a sound knowledge of Nova Scotia?۪s diverse communities and organizations.

This position reports directly to the Access-Ability Program Administration Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

You bring with you a Bachelors?۪ degree with a concentration in planning or social sciences (e.g. building and community development) plus 5 years related experience. An equivalent combination of formal training and related experience may be considered.

In addition,

• fundamental understanding of community development, small-scale construction, and building maintenance
understanding and managing budgets and interpreting quotes

A vital requirement is demonstrating and understanding the value of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. You?۪re able to apply these concepts to all areas of your work and supporting your colleagues to do the same by setting an example and keeping informed on training and education around a working in a more inclusive workforce.

You exercise tact, diplomacy and sound judgement when dealing with internal and external clients. You possess exceptional organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work collaboratively on multiple deadlines simultaneously. You are a self-directed with the ability to work independently or in a team environment. You have experience using Microsoft programs, especially Excel, and internet search engines.

This role also requires you to have excellent project management experience, clearly defined in your resume. If you adapt to change with confidence, your proactive and broadminded way of thinking brings new methods of continuous improvement, from thinking outside the box, this position may be for you.

Assets for this role include,

• SAP and grants management systems experience
• Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility certification
• experience using Acrobat Adobe Pro

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 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 offering and eligibility criteria.

Additional Information

You may be required to travel, and you must posses a valid Nova Scotia driver?۪s licence.

This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of January 8, 2026. 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 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