Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 07-Sep-23 (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. Service Nova Scotia's 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.
To learn more about our department, please click here.
About Our Opportunity
Under the general direction of the Manager, Operational Accounting, the Purchasing Technician will be responsible for the timely and accurate performance of a wide range of transactional procurement and accounts payable functions. The position requires working knowledge of the SAP Procurement Module and Accounts Payable, the Provincial Sustainable Procurement Policy and departmental guidelines. Purchasing transactions within the SAP accounting system include the creation of various SAP documents such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, amendments, receiving reports, goods receipts, and service entries.
This position ensures appropriate documentation is complete and accurate following government policies and guidelines. The position communicates policies, guidelines and corporate financial system management expertise to client departments, management, and staff. Ensures services provided are timely, accurate and client inquiries are responded to in a timely, efficient, and satisfactory manner. Requirements of the position include daily interaction with the Transactional Services staff and frequent communication with internal clients of Operational Accounting.
Qualifications and Experience
Five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience may be acceptable. Post-secondary education with a focus in accounting/finance will be considered as an asset. The applicant should have working knowledge of the Nova Scotia government's procurement policies and guidelines (or related equivalent), as well as an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to procurement and accounts payable issues. Comprehensive understanding of SAP procurement (or related equivalent) and accounts payable is essential.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to deal effectively with internal/external clients, as well as proficiency in the use of computers, including word processing (Word), databases, and e-mail (Outlook). The incumbent must be able to establish priorities, manage a demanding workload, use excellent communication and organizational skills, and be dependable. The ability to maintain confidentiality and enforce strict procedures is essential. They will also possess excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage large volumes of workflow while maintaining accuracy and meeting service level objectives as well as the ability to react and adjust positively to changes in work environment and in policies and procedures.
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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
Additional Information
This is a full-time term position based in Halifax with anticipated end date of October 31, 2024 The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
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: $1,924.59 - $2,128.70 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.
