Records Analyst I

**Competition # :** 50437 **Department:** Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage **Location:** HALIFAX **Type of Employment:** Permanent **Union Status:** NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date:** 23-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us** ------------ The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH) supports communities across the province to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible, providing a great quality of life for Nova Scotians and a memorable experience for visitors. We value the collective diversity of our heritage and our people and believe in the transformative nature of culture to help create healthy, active, growing communities. For more information visit https://www.novascotia.ca/government/communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage **About Our Opportunity** ------------------------- As a Records Analyst 1, reporting to the Records Analyst 2, you analyze and verify information from a variety of sources to ensure departmental records are complete, accurate, accessible, and secured against unauthorized access or disposal. Liaising regularly with departmental staff, delivering training, and supporting the Provincial Central Registry are also key responsibilities. **Primary Accountabilities** ---------------------------- The expertise you provide begins with your strong foundation in records management theory and requires rigorous attention to detail as you carry out your responsibilities. These include: * Implementing and maintaining the standard classification and retention schedule for both administrative records (STAR) and operational records (STOR) * Oversight of all department record disposals as needed * Maintaining the records management database to ensure a comprehensive inventory of all departmental records * Consulting with departmental employees on naming conventions, records capture processes, and recommending changes to the classification system as needed * Responding to information inquiries and ensuring that departmental record procedures are followed * Delivering departmental records management training **Qualifications and Experience** --------------------------------- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; or a diploma in records management, information management or library science and two (2) years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable. Must have excellent overall computer literacy. A working knowledge of STAR/STOR, legacy classification systems, and records retention schedules, and a thorough familiarity with the Government Records Act, Public Archives Act, and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, is required. Strong client service orientation is required. Must have ability to work under minimal supervision as well as maintain strict confidentiality and be tactful in dealing with all clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent org