Competition: #42779
Salary: $3,091.70- $3,631.17 Bi-Weekly / $80,384.20 - $94,410.42 Annually (PR 17)
Position Type: Term (1 Year)
Benefits: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick/Family Leave, Health, Dental, and Defined Benefits Pension
Location: Halifax
Department: Cyber Security and Digital Solutions
Union Status: NSGEU-NSPG
EOI Close Date: May 10, 2024 @ 11:59PM Atlantic Time
Closing Date: May 17, 2024 @ 11:59PM Atlantic Time
Welcome to the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions (CSDS)—the centre of digital innovation and enablement within the Nova Scotia Public Service. With a team of over 700 dedicated professionals (and growing), we are at the forefront of designing and delivering digital solutions that enable government to deliver what people expect in the internet era and touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of Nova Scotians every day.
Our Mission: To enable our partners through digital solutions in order to create accessible, user-centered services that improve the quality of life for Nova Scotians. We are leaders in human-centered service design and embrace modern internet-era practices to keep our work cutting-edge and impactful.
Our Reach: Serving an expansive range of departments, from Health to Justice, Education and so much more, CSDS is a pivotal force in the government's digital landscape. Our contributions are vital to the seamless operation and innovation across all sectors, making us one of the largest technology employers east of Montreal, supporting over 11,000 clients.
Our Culture: At CSDS, diversity, inclusion, and belonging are not just ideals; they are the principles that guide our work because we understand the value it brings. We believe in reflecting the diverse community we serve, fostering an environment where every team member can thrive. Our approach to digital service is iterative, open-minded, and always puts people first, ensuring that we deliver services that are not only effective but truly meet the needs of Nova Scotians.
At CSDS, you become a pivotal part of a team dedicated to transforming how digital government services are delivered. Our vision is clear: to create intuitive, inclusive, and user-centered digital solutions that meet the needs of every Nova Scotian. Your work here directly influences the digital landscape of Nova Scotia, presenting endless opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a significant impact.
The IT Contracts Financial Services Officer will be responsible to manage the financial viability and sustainability of our digital services, including the intricacies of cost recovery processes, provide accurate reporting to stakeholders on multiple levels, across multiple platforms, while achieving successful year end balancing of our digital service recoveries. Provide leadership to clients in navigating the sustainable design, build, implementation, and operational financial management for the Digital products and services.
The IT Contract Financial Services Officer will provide service to clients within the NS Government2, NS Health, and the IWK.
In more detail, the Officer will:
We will assess the qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written test, oral presentation, interview, and reference checks.
At the CSDS with the Government of Nova Scotia, we are committed to providing a fulfilling work environment with numerous benefits and opportunities:
Join the Department of Cyber Security & Digital Solutions and experience the benefits of a fulfilling career, supported by comprehensive perks, career development opportunities, and a diverse range of paths to explore within our department and across the government.
Pay Grade: PR 17
Salary Range: $3,091.70 - $3,631.17 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.
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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.