Program Clerk (Clerk 3)

**Competition # :** 50376 **Department:** Growth and Development **Location:** NEW GLASGOW **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 Growth, Development and Defence Industries drives economic growth and productivity by creating the conditions for communities, businesses and households to thrive. The Department works with key partners to foster a dynamic environment that supports housing innovation and sector development, providing the necessary solutions to grow our population and economy. The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians. Our work involves making strategic investments, leveraging new funding, and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges. **About Our Opportunity** ------------------------- Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Clerk contributes to the efficient delivery of confidential programs offered by Housing Services by providing a range of administrative, clerical and financial support services. **Primary Accountabilities** ---------------------------- A few of your key responsibilities will include: * accurate processing of payments for all invoices for the regions while adhering to established policies and procedures * processing client applications, performing data entry, and maintaining files and systems * providing assistance and general program information to clients and the general public * working in partnership with departmental employees in the effective delivery of services You will also provide general office reception and back-up to other clerical staff within the District Office. **Qualifications and Experience** --------------------------------- You have at least four (4) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. You have a working knowledge of bookkeeping, general accounting procedures, as well as accurate word processing, typing, filing and data entry skills. You also have a working knowledge of word processing software and systems, spreadsheets, and databases. You should have a good working knowledge of the policies, procedures, practices, and services offered by Housing Services. You must possess excellent communication and client service skills and have a proven ability to effectively deal with people in person, by phone and through online collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams and other virtual meeting platforms. Strong organizational skills and your ability to work independently as well as be an effective team player are essential to your success in this role. We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written ex