Competition # : 49562
Department: Legislative Services
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Casual
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 19-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Hansard Reporting Services produces the official record of proceedings of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, legislative committees, and other parliamentary meetings. Our team plays a vital role in supporting transparency and public access to the legislative process by producing accurate, high-quality transcripts that become part of Nova Scotia's parliamentary history. We thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy the unique opportunity to witness the unfolding of political history, and are committed to excellence, accuracy, and meeting critical publication deadlines.
As a Casual Clerk 3 (Proofreader) with the Hansard Office, you will contribute to the preparation and publication of official legislative transcripts. Working independently and as part of a collaborative team, you will proofread and edit transcripts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established style standards. You may also assist with transcription activities as operational needs require.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with exceptional written communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a strong interest in language, research, and public affairs.
As the Clerk 3, you will:
To be considered for this opportunity, you have:
You demonstrate:
The following would be considered assets:
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
The House of Assembly typically sits during spring and fall legislative sessions. During these periods, workloads increase significantly and work may extend into evening hours. Overtime may be required to ensure timely publication of proceedings.
Pay Grade: CL 18
Salary Range: $26.41 - $29.54 Hourly
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.