Opportunities Finance and Services Coordinator

Tyler Data & Insights; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government office in Halifax is seeking a Finance and Marketing Coordinator. The ideal candidate will manage financial recovery for marketing projects, support budgeting and forecasting, and lead modernization initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial tools. The position offers a competitive salary range of $2335.21 - $2919.02 bi-weekly, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Vacation

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial coordination, budgeting, or project support.
• Experience in financial reporting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial recovery for marketing, advertising, and research projects.
• Support ECO's budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead modernization initiatives across corporate services.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in SharePoint

Education

Post-secondary degree in business, finance, or a related field

Job description

Competition #: 46996

Department: Executive Council

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 30-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Executive Council Office (ECO) provides central leadership to achieve government priorities and support for executive leadership. It supports the Premier Executive Council and its committees in decision-making and strategic priority setting by providing policy legal communications and labour relations advice. Key responsibilities of ECO include communicating government priorities and actions developing and advancing corporate priorities and strategic plans monitoring progress toward government objectives facilitating governments decision-making process through support to the Executive Council reviewing all regulatory and legislative proposals to guide the development or amendment of government policy and providing centralized support for the appointments and governance of agencies boards and commissions.

About Our Opportunity

As the Finance and Marketing Coordinator you will be a key contributor to the Corporate Services division to support financial administration and recovery of corporate communications and research projects budgeting and financial administration project tracking and modernization initiatives across ECO. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across finance marketing and operations helping to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.

Youll collaborate with teams across ECO and with client departments to manage financial transactions pay and recover marketing and advertising expenditures and support strategic projects that improve efficiency and transparency. Your work will assist ECO in resource management and service delivery to government and the public.

Primary Accountabilities

• Manage financial recovery for marketing advertising and research projects.
• Support ECOs budgeting and forecasting processes including monthly reporting expenditure reviews and compliance with financial policies.
• Lead and contribute to modernization initiatives across corporate services and communications including facility management the Gift Bank and internal administrative functions.
• Provide financial and operational support to project teams including procurement coordination milestone tracking and training development.
• Offer backup support to the Corporate Services and Communications teams during peak periods or staff absences.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A post-secondary degree in business, finance, or a related field and relevant experience in financial coordination budgeting or project support. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in financial reporting and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities with a collaborative approach to working across teams.
• Proficiency in SAP Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.

These qualifications and competencies will be assessed through one or more of the following: written examination standardized tests oral presentation interview(s) and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered. This could include experience gained through progressively responsible roles relevant certifications or formal training that demonstrates readiness for the responsibilities of this position. 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

This position is based in a comfortable office environment in Halifax. Standard hours of work are 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

What We Offer

• Career Development: Access career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging Workplace: Feel valued, respected, connected and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths: Explore various career opportunities within our organization.
• Dynamic client-focused office environment: where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: EC 07

Salary Range: $2335.21 - $2919.02 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.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

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

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills: Office Manager Experience, Presentation Skills, Accounts Receivable, Dentrix, Organizational skills, Ellucian, QuickBooks, Accounting, Dental Receptionist, Dental Office Experience, Financial Management, Bookkeeping

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary: 2335 - 2919