Program Admin Officer 3 (Designated)

Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 116,302 - 141,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Vacation and Family Assistance Programs

Job summary

A governmental authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Program Admin Officer 3 (Designated). In this role, you will facilitate community engagement, promote governmental programs, and support the African Nova Scotian Affairs. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience. The position involves establishing community partnerships, conducting workshops, and administering various programs aimed at community development.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in a community engagement role.
• Experience working with the African Nova Scotian and African descent community.
• Experience administering programmes and conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and information sessions for community groups.
• Monitor programmes and community issues through research and analysis.
• Build relationships to support community and government initiatives.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong partnering and relationship-building skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Tact, diplomacy and sound judgement

Intercultural and diversity proficiency

Strong report-writing skills

Initiative and ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Public Administration, Business or relevant field

Job description

Join to apply for the Program Admin Officer 3 (Designated) role at Government of Nova Scotia

Competition # : 47638

Department: African Nova Scotian Affairs

Location: YARMOUTH

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 17-Jan-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia’s Employment Equity Policy, this position is designated and therefore, only applicants from the following group will be considered: African Nova Scotian and People of African Descent. As examples these are persons who identify as Black, and/or of African ancestry, African, African Canadian, Caribbean/Afro‑Caribbean, or African American.

Information Session

Please join us for a virtual information session on our Program Admin Officer 3 (Designated) position with African Nova Scotian Affairs. This session will be held on January 7th, 2026 at 11:30 am AST, hosted by the Director, Government and Community Relations. You May Join Here: Microsoft Teams meeting – Click here: Join the meeting now. Please note: your name will be displayed to all those who register for this session.

About Us

African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) is a vital link that connects government and the African Nova Scotian community. ANSA promotes understanding of African Nova Scotian issues; draws attention to the priorities that matter to communities; and supports the concerns that need be addressed. These efforts are essential to help government better serve African Nova Scotians.

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About Our Opportunity

The Program Administration Officer 3 (PAO 3) facilitates and develops networks of community groups, provides educational and community development tools and monitors the community environment. The PAO 3 position provides adequate services that will result in opportunities for self‑reliance and increase the positive and social development of the community. This position is responsible for the administration and promotion of various government and African Nova Scotian Affairs sponsored programmes and the administration of the ANSA grant program.

Primary Accountabilities

In this position, you will be responsible for building relationships that will promote and support community and government initiatives. You will:

• Provide support, direction, planning tools and advice to community groups;
• Work directly with community groups to facilitate workshops, lead information sharing sessions and deliver presentations to build community capacity;
• Promote opportunities for members of the community by providing information and advice regarding relevant government programs and services;
• Administer and promote the African Nova Scotian Affairs Grants and Contributions Program;
• Represent African Nova Scotian Affairs by developing and enhancing strategic partnerships and alliances among community partners, encouraging communities to work together;
• Assist with the department’s strategic planning process by designing, developing, modifying, and/or implementing programmes, and by providing advice, analysis and interpretation;
• Support and promote access to government programmes and services by responding to requests for information, maintaining current knowledge of available resources, providing navigational support for grant writers, and conducting environmental scans of the communities to identify emerging local issues;
• Monitor programmes and community issues by researching, analysing and investigating (independently and/or with community) to develop resolution of issues.

Region Of Work

The position primarily covers the Southwestern/South Shore Region of the province, with occasional duties and collaborative efforts that span the entire province.

Qualifications And Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Public Administration, Business or other relevant post‑secondary field of study and 5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. You have direct experience working with and awareness of issues affecting the African Nova Scotian and African descent community. In addition, you have experience administering programmes, conducting research, and engaging with various stakeholders to assist with the implementation of programmes, projects or services.

Critical skills include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong partnering and relationship‑building skills;
• Strong research and analytical skills (able to take complex or high volume of data and transfer into lay terms);
• Acting as a team player from a remote office location;
• Excellent problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Tact, diplomacy and sound judgement;
• Intercultural and diversity proficiency;
• Strong report‑writing skills;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Competency and experience in an automated, computerized environment;
• Ability to take initiative to work and communicate with sensitivity and confidentiality.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardised tests, oral presentations, interviews, 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;
• May be required to work overtime, evening and weekends on occasion.

Additional Information

• This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of January 16, 2027. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
• This is a regional position requiring travel to and from Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens, Lunenburg, and Digby Counties.
• Access to a motor vehicle and a driver licence will be required.

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 13

Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 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 [e-mail].

Note: 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. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or 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 [e-mail].