Competition # : 49301
Department: Municipal Affairs
Location: Flexible within Queens, Shelburne, Barrington, Argyle, Yarmouth, Clare, Digby and Annapolis Counties
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 23-Jul-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Municipal Affairs is dedicated to working with municipalities to build healthy, vibrant, and safe communities throughout Nova Scotia. Municipal Affairs provides programs, grants, and funding opportunities for municipalities and community groups. The Department also provides services and guidance to municipalities in many areas including land use planning, budget planning and finance, infrastructure development, policy and program development.
The Municipal Advisor is a senior advisory role focused on influence, trust, and judgment. You are a key connector between Nova Scotia’s municipalities and the Province, supporting effective local governance while helping provincial decision-makers stay grounded in municipal realities.
You will be relied upon as a trusted advisor by municipal leadership, senior provincial officials, and elected representatives. Your work will often happen in complex, high-visibility environments where strong relationships, political awareness, and clear communication matter as much as technical knowledge.
You will work independently across an assigned geographic area, providing front-facing guidance, resolving issues before they escalate, and helping municipalities navigate change, legislation, and emerging challenges. The impact of your work will be seen in stronger partnerships, better decision-making, and more resilient communities across the province.
In this role, you can expect to:
You have progressively responsible experience working with or within municipal government, intergovernmental relations, public administration, or a related advisory environment. You have a deep understanding of municipal functions and the provincial legislative and policy framework that guides municipalities. Other qualifications of yours include:
The following would be considered assets:
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, 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. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application
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.
Your typical work week is 35 hours with 7-hour days. You will have frequent travel throughout your assigned region. You will often encounter strict and competing deadlines, public-facing work, and politically sensitive issues. Occasional evening or weekend meetings can be expected.
This position may be based in Queens, Shelburne, Barrington, Argyle, Yarmouth, Clare, Digby or Annapolis Counties.
The assigned worksite will be determined during the offer and negotiation stage, based on operational needs and candidate location. Candidates must live in one of the listed communities or surrounding areas, as regular regional travel and in-person engagement with municipalities are core requirements of the role.
A valid driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to travel throughout the region are required.
Pay Grade: EC 12
Salary Range: $3,929.22 - $4,911.52 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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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