Opportunities Supervisor, Office Services
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Job Description
Competition # :47079
Department:Workers Compensation Appeals Tribunal
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:10-Oct-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Workers Compensation Appeals Tribunal is an independent tribunal which hears and decides appeals from final decisions of the Workers Compensation Board (WCB). The Tribunal is governed by the Workers Compensation Act of Nova Scotia and is the final level of appeal within the workers compensation system.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Appeal Commissioner the Supervisor Office Services coordinates and oversees the provision of administrative support services of the Workers Compensation Appeals Tribunal. Management and operational responsibilities in this role include effective and efficient control of human and technical resources while adhering to the applications of relevant laws policies and procedures. As the Supervisor you will monitor and maintain all financial management information including accounts receivable accounts payable and purchasing and ensure compliance with legislation policy and procedures of Tribunal directives. This position assists and advises the Chief Appeal Commissioner on operational policies and budget maintenance.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills with the ability to provide direction guidance and support to their team.
This position also requires the incumbent to function with a high degree of independence utilizing considerable initiative and judgement and knowledge of all aspects of the Tribunals operations.
Primary Accountabilities
- Provide technical and procedural direction to support staff;
- Oversee the management and training of staff and promote a positive healthy safe and secure work environment;
- Ensure that the public and other participants in the system receive accurate information and assistance;
- Financial management including accounts receivable accounts payable and purchasing;
- Make recommendations for improvements and enhancements to policies procedures and guidelines;
- Office areas are safe and secure proper records classification and retention policies are followed.
Qualifications and Experience
You will possess post secondary training in administration and management along with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory role within the last five (5) years which includes directly managing front line staff. An equivalent combination of education/experience may be acceptable.
As the successful candidate you will demonstrate excellent leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to problem-solve using a flexible and creative this fast-paced role your ability to meet deadlines and balance priorities through careful time management is essential. Your high level of diplomacy tact professionalism and the ability to deal with difficult and demanding situations is key. Knowledge of accounting skills including budget development forecasting accounts payable and receivables are essential in this role.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies 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 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.
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Additional Information
This is a permanent employment opportunity located in Halifax NS.
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
- A dynamic client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus
Pay Grade: EC 07
Salary Range: $2335.21- $2919.02Bi-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 Womenin 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 you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
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 concernsmay be directed to
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
