About this role
Competition # : 49601 Department: Service Nova Scotia Location: DARTMOUTH Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 21-Aug-26 (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 mission 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.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Permanent Licensing Manager, Licensing and Registration, the Program Administration Officer 1-2 is responsible for managing the approval, processing and issuance of gaming, place of amusement and special occasion liquor licenses within the parameters of Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming Division. This includes ensuring that gaming, liquor and amusement applications comply with regulations made pursuant to the Gaming Control Act, Liquor Control Act, and Theatres and Amusement Act, and other relevant legislation.
Primary Accountabilities
• Directly supervising up to six (6) licensing staff and reviewing recommendations by these officers to ensure overall legislative and program compliance. • Ensuring proper development and implementation of the Amanda database. • Reviewing and analyzing financial information for licensees and provides direction, when needed, to applicants and charitable organizations regarding the division's licensing process, programs and services. • Liaising daily with the Investigation & Enforcement Division concerning issu