Finance Clerk; Clerk

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Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG

Closing Date: 11‑Jun‑26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for workplace safety, fire safety, pensions, apprenticeship, adult education, and many other facets of everyday life.

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) is responsible for stewarding and operating a relevant, accessible and responsive industry‑led trades training and certification system and improving access to and participation in the system for Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers, Women and members of other equity‑seeking groups.

This is an opportunity to be part of a high‑profile, collaborative project that supports workforce growth and labour mobility across Canada. As a Finance Clerk (Clerk 3), you will play an important behind‑the‑scenes role in ensuring the financial integrity and smooth day‑to‑day operations of a multi‑jurisdictional initiative focused on skilled trades and credential recognition.

In this position, you will provide specialized clerical and financial support to the project team, including accurate processing and tracking of project‑related expenditures. You will work under high‑level direction from the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) Secretariat and support activities of the International Credential Recognition Working Group (ICRWG), which includes representatives from all provinces and territories.

Your work will help ensure that financial processes are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with established procedures, rules, acts, and regulations—contributing directly to a project that reduces barriers for internationally trained skilled trades workers and strengthens Canada’s workforce.

• Process financial transactions related to project activities, including accounts payable and/or accounts receivable, in accordance with established procedures and policies.
• Maintain accurate financial records, track expenditures, and support project expense reporting.
• Verify financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable rules, acts, and regulations.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the project team, including file maintenance, document preparation, and coordination of financial information.
• Assist with monitoring budgets, reconciling transactions, and identifying discrepancies or issues for follow‑up.
• Respond to inquiries related to financial processing and provide clear, timely information to internal stakeholders.
• Support the overall objectives of the project, which include improving foreign credential recognition processes and reducing labour mobility barriers for internationally trained skilled trades workers.
• Work collaboratively within a multi‑stakeholder, inter‑jurisdictional environment while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

• High‑school graduation plus four (4) years of related clerical and/or financial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing specialized clerical duties related to financial processing, such as accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Working knowledge of established procedures, policies, rules, acts, and regulations, with the ability to apply them accurately and consistently.
• Experience maintaining financial and administrative records, verifying documentation, and ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to input, track, reconcile, and report on financial information in accordance with prescribed processes.
• Proficiency with office and financial systems, including data entry and retrieval.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the…