Classification Officer (Program Admin Officer 1-2)
at Province of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 04 Oct, 2024 | USD 3849 Monthly | 23 Sep, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | Regulations,Professional Development,Management Skills,Communication Skills,Excel,Addition,Interpersonal Skills,Early Childhood Education | No | No |
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Description:
Department: Education & Early Childhood Development
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 04-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
ABOUT US
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in early learning and education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Review high volumes of applications for completeness and accuracy. Review and interpret academic transcripts and official documents to determine eligibility for classification levels in accordance with Nova Scotia Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulations and Standards. This includes applications within Nova Scotia, throughout Canada and internationally.
- Provide transparent, objective, impartial and procedurally fair registration practices under the Nova Scotia Fair Registration Practices Act (FRPA), including application of requirements under the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and the Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Credentials.
- Maintain an extensive database system to track issuances of classification certificates and records of professional development for all applicants.
- Ensure reliable record keeping procedures are implemented to maintain integrity of the classification electronic database.
- Consult with other internal and external partners, such as training institutions provincial/territorial governments, with respect to cross-jurisdictional data sharing and information gathering.
- Provide timely response to phone and email enquiries about classification.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
As the ideal candidate you have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree, from a university of recognized standing, in early childhood education, human resources or a related discipline, and have three years of related experience. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.
In addition, you possess the following:
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and administering polices, procedures and regulations.
- Ability to analyze procedural and/or program problems, develop, recommend, and implement solutions as required.
- You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to professional development, sound judgment and problem-solving.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
- Strong communication skills, including verbal, and written.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, including developing and maintaining professional working relationships with key players and staff.
- Effective time management skills in relation to managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment demonstrating sound judgement, attention to detail and initiative.
- Ability to work effectively, independently and within a team environment and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Assets for this role include knowledge of post-secondary training standards credentialing requirements in early childhood education and/or registration practices.
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.
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Education Management
HR / Administration / IR
Education, Teaching
Diploma
Early childhood education and/or registration practices
Proficient
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Halifax, NS, Canada