Opportunities Alcohol Ignition Interlock Representative (Clerk 4)
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Job Summary
Competition # :47695
Department:Public Works
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:22-Jan-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. Were recruiting road safety professionals to help our Province achieve big things.
The Road Safety Division at the Department of Public Works is responsible for the administration of drivers and vehicles in the province. We are responsible for the policies legislation and regulations that guide Road Safety in our province. We operate in a proactive regulatory environment.
About Our Opportunity
The Alcohol Ignition Interlock Representative is responsible for administering and facilitating Nova Scotias Interlock program. This work is conducted within a regulatory environment with decisions and actions being governed by the provincial Motor Vehicle Act and associated regulations.
We operate in a fast-paced environment where the decisions you make have a direct impact on clients. Confidentiality is of utmost importance too given the sensitive information you will encounter on a regular basis.
Primary Accountabilities
Qualifications and Experience
You have at least five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Proven ability to analysecomplex ambiguous or conflicting information. Excellent communication multitasking organizational and interpersonal skills are essential to your success. You also utilize a high degree of tact and diplomacy and work effectively under pressure. You have an awareness of oneself and use this insight to effectively manage your actions in the best interest of the organization.
You are outcome focused promote best practices evaluate processes and make adjustments to improve both efficiency and effectiveness. You adapt quickly to change and will modify your approach to achieve objectives and are a self-motivated individual who works both independently with minimal supervision and participates fully as an effective team player. You have proven experience working in an environment where paying attention to detail and accuracy is of the utmost importance. You possess problem solving abilities and can analyze and present information in a clear concise manner.
It is essential that you have a high level of competence and comfort in using computers software packages (such as Microsoft Office Suite) as well as experience using databases. Proficiency and accuracy in keyboarding and data entry is required along with your ability to use spreadsheets. You consistently maintain confidentiality in all you do.
Though not required the following would be considered an asset:
- Knowledge of the Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV) system working knowledge of the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act Criminal Code of Canada and the Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN).
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
An equivalent combination of relevant training and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies include but are not limited to:
- A completed related bachelors degree and one (1) year of experience
- A completed related diploma and three (3) years of experience
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 aDefined 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.
- The working conditions require regular phone communication including interactions with clients who may be difficult or distressed.
- Typically located in a comfortable office environment.
- Much of the time is spent in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
- Regularly reads and interprets multiple sources of information regular requirement to type read and work on a computer.
- May experience pressure with deadlines and need for accuracy.
Additional Information
This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of January 15 2028. 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
Pay Grade: CL 22
Salary Range: $2081.40- $2302.14Bi-Weekly
Note: The salary rates shown reflect the new Civil Service Agreement effective April 1 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on February 5 2026. Until then the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the new agreement and applicable policies.
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
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 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
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