Department: Agriculture
Location: KENTVILLE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Aug-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

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.
The Crown Lending Agencies division of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is responsible for the operations and administration of the Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board (NSFALB), Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board (NSFLB), and the Nova Scotia Timber Loan Board (NSTLB).

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

The Crown Lending Agencies is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team to deliver responsible financing to Nova Scotia businesses and entrepreneurs.
As a Senior Further Processing Specialists with Crown Lending Agencies, you will be responsible for the delivery of programs and services administered by the NSFALB, NSFLB, and NSTLB with a focus on primary agriculture and value-added production in the agri-food sector. As one of three Senior Further Processing Specialists on the lending team, you will join the existing lending team out of the Kentville Office working in close collaboration with staff from the Truro Head Office and other regional offices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

You possess a Bachelor of Commerce Degree or Business Administration Degree plus six (6) years of related experience in primary industry lending or an acceptable equivalent. A major in economics, business or finance, or an AACI designation or course work leading to the accredited appraiser designation would be definite assets.

• Recommending business loan products to support sector growth;
• Developing loan products to align with industry needs;
• Recommending aquaculture and food processing loans in accordance with established legislation, policies, procedures and accepted best practices in loans management;
• Applying accepted methods of appraisal to determine the security base for elated loans and providing written and verbal reports as requested;
• Contributing to portfolio growth and development by actively promoting programs and services.