Immigration Program Officer (Planning & Develop Officer 1(A)-(B)-2(A)-(B)) (Hiring Pool)

Competition # : 45597

Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 17-Apr-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Immigration and Population Growth has a large mandate. We are responsible for attracting, integrating and retaining immigrants to our province. The impact of our work is felt on a macro level as we are helping businesses succeed and our population grow and on a micro level as we make decisions every day that change the lives of people choosing to make Nova Scotia home. A small but passionate team, we are continually evolving to ensure we are meeting the needs of the province.

About Our Opportunity

In this position, you will make decisions that change the lives of people choosing to call our Province home by providing information and expertise to our management team so informed decisions can be made on client applications who are seeking permanent residency.

Primary Accountabilities

As an Immigration Officer, you will:

• Research, analyze and verify information from a variety of sources.
• Interview clients, employers, and consult regularly with our partners both locally and abroad.
• Provide advice and information to clients, the general public, representatives, and stakeholders on behalf of Labour, Skills and Immigration regarding our various programs.
• Play an important role in identifying program integrity concerns and consulting with the program integrity unit.
• You will also provide input and feedback on policies, guidelines, directives and operational processes.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

To be successful in this position, you hold an undergraduate degree in addition to 1 year of directly related experience in gathering, researching, and analyzing information. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

You have gained expertise in interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines. You also possess strong interviewing skills allowing you to engage and communicate effectively with diverse groups. You are proficient in various computer software programs within Microsoft Office 365. You display a passion for our purpose with your general knowledge of government departments and organizations involved in citizenship and immigration. Objective and discretionary decision making, as it pertains to the assessment of applications, is a must. Strong English speaking, writing, reading and oral comprehension skills are required.

An understanding of Nova Scotia’s economic conditions, and our labour market priorities would be viewed as assets. Additionally, knowledge of Canadian Immigration framework and federal acts would also be considered an asset. The ability to speak French or other language(s) is also an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

This Hiring Pool competition will be used to fill any Permanent, Term, Temp, or Casual Immigration Officer vacancies that may arise within the Office of Immigration.

Ability to travel in and outside Nova Scotia may be required.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules
  
  

Pay Grade: PR 05 - PR 13

Salary Range: $1,844.97 - $3,107.16 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This Is a Bargaining Unit Position Initially Restricted To Current Civil Service Employees Represented By The Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If Applying From Outside a Government Office, Employees Must Apply Correctly Via This Link

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].