Opportunities Trust Administrator (Clerk 3)

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

Job summary

A government office in Nova Scotia is seeking a Trust Administrator to provide administrative support in managing financial affairs for clients. The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates will have four years of relevant experience and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of government benefits.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Experience providing support in a financial institution or large organization.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of clients and staff.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in work, both autonomously and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and administrative support to manage financial affairs.
• Ensure timely and accurate administration for customer support and service delivery.
• Interact with financial institutions and government agencies regarding trusts.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Tact and diplomacy

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Four years relevant experience in clerical or administrative support

Job description

Competition # : 47349

Department : Office of the Public Trustee

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Permanent

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 13-Nov-25 (Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Public Trustee of Nova Scotia is independent of government. It is set up as a corporation to protect the financial and personal well-being of its clients and offers a wide range of unique services.

The Public Trustee is committed to the proper administration of estates of deceased persons incompetent persons children and missing persons. It is also committed to provide informed consents for health care placement to a continuing care home or home care services using an approach that is client-centred respectful of human rights and freedoms and in the clients best interests if prior wishes values and beliefs are not known.

About Our Opportunity

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team as Trust Administrator you provide assistance and administrative support to the officers in the management of the financial affairs and personal care management of incompetent persons trusts for adults and minors. These trusts vary in complexity and have an accumulated value in the millions of dollars.

Primary Accountabilities

• Provide timely efficient and accurate administration to ensure a seamless delivery of customer support.
• Work in accordance with programs that have been mandated by government legislation applicable statutes and regulations and established policies and procedures of the Public Trustee Office.
• Apply your knowledge of specialized programs for seniors and their benefits when interacting with financial institutions pension authorities and government agencies.
• On occasion provide coverage of reception / front desk duties.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity you possess four years of relevant experience providing clerical or administrative support in a financial institution or large organization. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

In addition you possess the following skills or experience :

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Tact diplomacy good judgement and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of clients and staff.
• Initiative resourcefulness and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

The following would be viewed as assets :

• An understanding and appreciation of the role of the Public Trustee Office and of related policies procedures and legislation.
• Specialized knowledge of eligibility and application requirements for the Canada Pension Plan Old Age Security Health Insurance and Unemployment Insurance.
• A working knowledge of the health sector and issues related to vulnerable adults.
• Direct experience providing support related to trust administration.
• Completion of a business course.

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

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

• Normal work week is 35 hours / week 7 hours / day
• Will work under time pressure and with competing priorities
• Will work in a dynamic environment of varying complexity and continuous change

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 18

Salary Range : $1684.00- $1884.17 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 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 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 :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Customer Service, Communication skills, Basic Math, Cashiering, Computer Skills, Math, Retail Sales, 10 Key Calculator, Copywriting, Cash Handling, Planograms, Stocking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 1684 - 1884