ECE Classification Services Clerk (Clerk 3)

**Competition # :** 49934 **Department:** Education & Early Childhood Development **Location:** HALIFAX **Type of Employment:** Permanent **Union Status:** NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date:** 18-Nov-26 (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. **About Our Opportunity** ------------------------- 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** ---------------------------- * Plays a key role in supporting Nova Scotia's early learning workforce by coordinating the intake and processing of approximately 2,500 ECE classification applications annually. * Ensures applications are complete, accurate, and ready for assessment by conducting detailed file reviews and communicating directly with applicants. * Maintains critical classification data and records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information used to support regulatory and program decisions. * Delivers responsive, client-centered service to applicants and stakeholders by providing information, guidance, and administrative support. * Supports the efficient operation of Classification Services through effective records management, process coordination, and continuous improvement activities. * Works collaboratively with program staff and leadership to support service excellence and timely application processing. **Qualifications and Experience** --------------------------------- This may be the right opportunity for you if you have completed high school with 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Knowledge of credential assessment processes would be co