About Us

At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia. 

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Planning the Administrative Coordinator supports the effectiveness and efficiency of three Divisions: Policy and Planning, Engagement, Equity and Belonging, and Corporate Services. The three divisions will rely on your ability to multitask and manage changing priorities on tight deadlines to keep our teams on track.

Primary Accountabilities

This position is responsible for tracking correspondence and internal approval documents, supporting the departmental agreements development process, developing correspondence, organizing information, processing appointments to Agencies Boards and Commissions and supporting records management. Other administrative functions include processing departmental mail, and tracking and monitoring of invoices, supplies, and related purchases.

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Qualifications and Experience

Successful completion of a business/secretarial program plus three years of comparable experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

This position is for you if:

• You are detail-oriented, organized and proficient in proof reading.
• You are focused on providing excellent client service.
• You have exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• You are self-motivated and effective at working independently.
• You work effectively in collaboration with colleagues on completing team tasks.
• You have strong multi-tasking ability, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize in an ever-changing environment.
• You have proven computer skills including using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).

Records management experience would be considered an asset.

Equivalency

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 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.

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
• Department specific flexible working schedules