Opportunities Housing Benefit Program Survivors of Gender Based Violence (Program Admin Officer 1-2)
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Job Summary
Competition # :48417
Department:Growth and Development
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:27-Apr-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe suitable and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians. Our work involves making strategic investments leveraging new funding and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges.
About Our Opportunity
The Survivors of Gender Based Violence Benefit (SGBV) is jointly funded by the Province and the Government of Canada and provides eligible individuals and families who are fleeing or planning to flee gender-based violence with financial assistance for up to two years.
Under the direction of the Nova Scotia Housing Benefit Programs Manager the SGBV Program Admin Officer will work collaboratively with colleagues community and referral agencies to provide support to individuals or families that have or are planning to leave their home due to acts of gender-based violence.
Primary Accountabilities
As the SGBV Program Administration Officer you will:
- Research analyze and verify information from a variety of sources.
- Assess eligibility of individuals and families.
- Perform case management of client subsidies including annual renewals and interim adjustments.
- Provide advice and information to clients the public representatives and referral agencies on behalf of the Department of Growth and Development regarding our various government programs and resources.
- Provide input and feedback on policies guidelines directives and operational processes.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this position you hold an undergraduate degree in addition to one (1) year of directly related experience in gathering researching and analyzing information. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
You are proficient in various computer software programs within Microsoft Office understanding of housing benefit programs as well as a working knowledge of YARDI Property Management and ICM software would be considered an asset.
Understanding the dynamics of gender-based violence trauma-informed approaches and experience with stakeholder engagement are also considered assets.
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
We recognize equivalent combinations of training education and experience providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include but are not limited to:
- Completion of a related 2-year diploma and 3 years of related experience or
- At least five (5) years of related 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
Most of your time is spent in an office setting with some site visits as required. You may occasionally be required to move/lift light objects such as office supplies equipment and files. Your typical work week is 35 hours with 7-hour days.
Additional Information
This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 31 2027. 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: PR 06- PR 10
Salary Range: $2112.87- $3029.89Bi-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
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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