About this role
Competition # : 49934 Department: Education & Early Childhood DevelopmentLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 18-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in early learning and education.
This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
- About Our OpportunityThe Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia.
- Primary AccountabilitiesPlays a key role in supporting Nova Scotia's early learning workforce by coordinating the intake and processing of approximately 2,500 ECE classification applications annually.
- Ensures applications are complete, accurate, and ready for assessment by conducting detailed file reviews and communicating directly with applicants.
- Maintains critical classification data and records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information used to support regulatory and program decisions.
- Delivers responsive, client-centered service to applicants and stakeholders by providing information, guidance, and administrative support.
- Supports the efficient operation of Classification Services through effective records management, process coordination, and continuous improvement activities.
- Works collaboratively with program staff and leadership to support service excellence and timely application processing.
- Qualifications and ExperienceThis may be the right opportunity for you if you have completed high school with 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of credential assessment processes would be considered an asset.
- You thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- You pay attention to detail with accuracy and demonstrate sound judgement, initiative and strong interpersonal skills along with a client-centered focus.
- You possess exceptional professional communication skills (verbal and written) with all levels of staff, internal and external stakeholders and the general public.
- You demonstrate flexibility in responding to unforeseen work demands by re-prioritizing and adjusting your work plans.
- You are comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
- You demonstrate positive team building skills.
- You effectively multi-task and approach your work with objectivity and confidentiality.
- You have demonstrated experience interpreting and analyzing data and experience with Microsoft Office programs (Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook etc.).
- Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset: records management, database management, high-volume application processing, and experience in regulatory/licensing or credentialing environments.We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written