Competition # : 45400
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Real Estate Division of the Department of Public Works provides a variety of services to all the provincial government Departments, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions.
This position under the Inventory & Supply Chain Section of Real Estate is directly responsible for the Archibus Asset Management (Inventory) Program, including all technical issues, implementing program updates, and training of all users in the Province. This position is the Administrator for the Archibus Asset Management Program and ensuring all tracking and disposal of government assets are done in accordance with the Surplus Crown Property Disposal Act.
Annually, the Surplus Crown Property Disposal Report is completed by the Asset Management Coordinator for the Minister of Public Works to review and approve, and upon approval, the report is tabled at cabinet. The report contains information pertaining to revenue from government assets and the disposal of government assets throughout the year from government Departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
As the ideal candidate, you will require high school completion plus post‐secondary training related to the position and 5 years of related experience in Supply Chain; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
A professional designation/certificate in the supply chain field such as SCMP, SMT, P.Log, CCLP or PSPP is considered an asset.
The ability to operate a forklift is a requirement of this position; an existing forklift certification is considered an asset.
Travel across the province is a requirement of this position; as such, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
As the ideal candidate, you have:
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
This is an excellent career opportunity for many, and we do consider an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, 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.
This role is primarily based in a comfortable office environment, and you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You may be required to travel within the province to visit sites or regional offices.
Pay Grade: TE 18
Salary Range: $1,864.28 - $2,189.32 Bi-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 Women in 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.
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 candidates. 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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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Email: competitions@novascotia.ca