Purchasing Technician (Clerk 4)

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government department is seeking a Purchasing Technician in Halifax to handle procurement and accounts payable tasks. The role requires over 5 years of related experience and proficiency with the SAP Procurement Module. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of procurement policies. This is a permanent full-time position offering competitive salary benefits.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Vacation

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in procurement or financial services.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles related to procurement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage high volumes of work.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactional procurement and accounts payable activities.
• Create and manage purchase orders using SAP.
• Ensure documentation complies with government policies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Knowledge of procurement policies

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

SAP Procurement Module

Job description

Competition # : 47452

Department: Service Nova Scotia

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 24-Nov-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Our vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.

The Operational Accounting team provides transactional financial services, utilizing a Shared Services model, to the province’s departments, agencies, boards, and commissions. This includes centralized and integrated support and services in areas of payment production, corporate credit card management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, as well as month end, calendar year end and fiscal year end procedures, financial reporting and reconciliations and internal controls for transactional financial services for the province.

About Our Opportunity

The Financial Services Division – Operational Accounting is seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven Purchasing Technician to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. This position reports to the Coordinator, Operational Accounting.

Primary Accountabilities

• Timely and accurate execution of a broad range of transactional procurement and accounts payable activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the SAP Procurement Module, including the creation and management of purchase orders, amendments, receiving reports, goods receipts, and service entries.
• A solid understanding of the Provincial Public Procurement Policy and departmental guidelines is essential.
• The incumbent ensures that all documentation complies with government policies and standards, and provides guidance on policies, procedures, and financial system usage to client departments, management, and staff.
• The Purchasing Technician is expected to deliver services that are accurate, timely, and responsive to client inquiries.

Qualifications And Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you hold the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in procurement or financial services.
• Expert knowledge of procurement policies.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles related to procurement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems analytically, and manage high volumes of work with precision.
• Adaptability to evolving policies and procedures, with a commitment to enforcing compliance standards.

SAP knowledge would be considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications 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.

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent position based in Halifax.

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 22

Salary Range: $1,934.21 - $2,139.34 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].

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 [e-mail].