Clerk ; Casual Relief Roster

Competition # : 47742

Department: Natural Resources

Location: HEAD OF JEDDORE

Type of Employment: Casual

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 25-Jan-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

Considerations Regarding This Opportunity

The relief roster will be used to fill vacancies in central region in the following location(s): Head of Jeddore.

Successful candidates will be placed on a call list in a ranked order corresponding with competition results and contacted as vacancies arise.

A relief employee is an employee who is not regularly scheduled by the Employer, but who works on relief assignments on an as-needed basis (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends) as operational requirements demand. As such, a relief employee does not have guaranteed hours of work.

• Duties may require working irregularly scheduled hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be willing to attend department training in duties related to this position.

Please note:

With the agreement of the NSGEU Union, a successful seasonal employee currently employed with the Province will assume the status of “Temporary Relief” when placed on this relief roster. These employees will maintain temporary relief status for the duration of this roster and will not progress to term or permanent relief status.

About Our Opportunity

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer service focused environment? Are you a detail-oriented individual? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Clerk 2 with Natural Resources and Renewables!

As the Clerk 2, you will deliver essential support services to the public and district staff while providing exceptional customer service.

Primary Accountabilities

You will be responsible for operating the front desk which includes performing a variety of administrative duties (such as operating radio/telephones, data entry, processing mail, photocopying, scanning and faxing) and processing the sale of various hunting & fishing licenses and permits.

You will work as part of a team and perform in an efficient and effective manner. You will be responsible for complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, safety policies and programs and will providing OH&S program support. You will also support various wildlife activities including data collection and labelling of specimens. In the event of fire emergencies, you will receive, monitor and update incoming fire calls/reports and arrange for services as requested.

The Clerk 2 works under the direction of the Area Manager/District Supervisor or designate.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

• A Valid NS Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

• Valid (Standard) First Aid Certificate and WHMIS Training

• Working knowledge, and previous experience in computer use, including: internet, email and web-based applications.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

To be successful in this role, you must have previous cash handling and customer service experience. Discretion and ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information is required. You have strong interpersonal skills and are a team player. You have a proven ability to exercise sound judgement and set priorities and be able to efficiently work within deadlines with minimal supervision.

The following are considered assets:

• Completion of secretarial/office administration training

• Customer…