employment assistance officer

Competition # :49707

Department:Opportunities and Social Development

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Term

Union Status:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:28-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA), Supportive Housing and Homelessness, and the Disability Support Program (DSP).

Through our services, we advocate and help vulnerable Nova Scotians be independent, self-reliant, and secure. We work collaboratively across the province with a strong, dedicated network of supports and staff to achieve desired and shared outcomes for all.

About Our Opportunity

The Income Assistance (IA) Specialist provides leadership in the development, planning, interpretation, and application of effective policies, standards, and guidelines for the coordinated delivery of the ESIA Program throughout the province.

Your leadership will have a significant impact on the province's ability to maximize the program's potential and support and enhance the needs and employability of vulnerable Nova Scotians.

If you are a highly engaged, solution-focused person looking to join a dynamic team, we look forward to discussing the opportunity to impact service delivery in our province.

Primary Accountabilities

As an IA Specialist, you will work closely with program and service delivery teams, senior colleagues, and community service organizations, focusing on problem-solving and identif