project administration officer

Competition # :49964

Department:Education & Early Childhood Development

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:06-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 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 education. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and childcare and public education in the province by supporting children, students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

About Our Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join Nova Scotia's Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Branch. The sector is undergoing significant transformation as we build a more accessible, affordable, inclusive and sustainable publicly funded early learning and child care system. As the system grows and evolves, our work is fast-paced and increasingly connected across programs, services and digital tools, creating new opportunities to improve how families, early childhood educators, service providers and communities are supported across the province.

As a Program Coordinator, you will help deliver and improve government-sponsored programs and services that support Nova Scotia's evolving early learning and child care system. Your responsibilities include administering programs, interpreting requirements, reviewing applications and eligibility, providing clear information and guidance to clients and partners, resolving issues or complaints, and supporting the implementation of new programs and digital services. You will also help identify practical opportunities to improve processes and make service delivery clearer, more consistent and responsive.