Competition # : 46383
Department: Municipal Affairs
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 21-Aug-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) promotes responsible local government and supports safe, sustainable and welcoming communities. Through working with municipalities and other partners, DMA contributes to strong and diverse economies and a high quality of life.
DMA provides services and guidance to municipalities in many areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, policy, and program development.
Join our dynamic team, where your expertise in financial analysis and your passion for public service can truly make a difference. As Senior Financial Analyst, you’ll bring deep analytical expertise and strategic thinking to a role that shapes sound financial decision-making, strengthens accountability and enhances the long-term sustainability of local governments across the province.
Reporting directly to the Manager of Municipal Finance, you will lead complex financial reviews, assess municipal viability and debt capacity and provide forward-looking advice rooted in both rigorous analysis and real-world understanding. Your work will directly influence how financial reporting frameworks evolve, how programs are delivered, how local government capacity is strengthened, and how financial performance is monitored and supported.
This is more than a technical role – it’s a strategic opportunity to lead research and policy exploration, guide improvements in business processes and technology and help modernize the way financial information is used to drive meaningful outcomes. You’ll work closely with internal and external partners, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in building a stronger, more resilient local government sector.
We’re looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with at least six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What you bring:
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.
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:
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 Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, 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.
Your typical work week is 35 hours with 7-hour days. This is a primary office-based role with flexibility for occasional site visits. The role involves a high degree of mental focus, detailed analysis and interaction with other key partners. You will often navigate multiple priorities under tight deadlines, contributing to work that has real impact across the province.
Pay Grade: PR 17
Salary Range: $3,107.16 - $3,649.33 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.
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 Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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
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