NS Housing Benefit Programs - Survivors of Gender Based Violence (Program Admin Officer 1-2) - #439687

Competition # : 45854

Department: Municipal Affairs & Housing

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 29-Apr-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Growth & Development drives economic growth and productivity by creating the conditions for communities, businesses and households to thrive. The Department works with key partners to foster a dynamic environment that supports housing innovation and sector development, providing the necessary solutions to grow our population and economy.

The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians. Our work involves making strategic investments, leveraging new funding, and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges.

About Our Opportunity

The Survivors of Gender Based Violence Benefit (SGBV) is jointly funded by the Province and the Government of Canada and provides eligible individuals and families who are fleeing or planning to flee gender-based violence with financial assistance for up to two years.

Under the direction of the Nova Scotia Housing Benefit Programs Manager, the SGBV Program Admin Officer will work collaboratively with colleagues, community, and referral agencies to provide support to individuals or families that have or are planning to leave their home due to acts of gender-based violence.

Primary Accountabilities

As the SGBV Program Administration Officer, you will:

• Research, analyze, and verify information from a variety of sources.
• Assess eligibility of individuals and families.
• Perform case management of client subsidies including annual renewals and interim adjustments.
• Provide advice and information to clients, the public, representatives, and referral agencies on behalf of the Department of Growth and Development regarding our various government programs and resources.
• Provide input and feedback on policies, guidelines, directives and operational processes.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

To be successful in this position, you hold an undergraduate degree in addition to one (1) year of directly related experience in gathering, researching, and analyzing information. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

You are proficient in various computer software programs within Microsoft Office 365. An understanding of housing benefit programs, as well as a working knowledge of YARDI Property Management and ICM software, would be considered an asset.

Understanding the dynamics of gender-based violence, trauma-informed approaches and experience with stakeholder engagement are also considered assets.

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 include, but are not limited to:

• Completion of a 2-year diploma and 3 years of related experience
  
  

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.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in an office setting, with some site visits as required. You may occasionally be required to move/lift light objects such as office supplies, equipment, and files. Your typical work week is 35 hours with 7-hour days.

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: PR 06 - PR 10

Salary Range: $1,924.95 - $2,760.42 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.

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 [email protected].