Compliance and Enforcement Officer (Inspector (Specialist) 2)
Competition # : 44228
Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 08-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (Agency) is the regulatory authority for the 13 compulsory certified trades under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act. To work in a compulsory certified trade, an individual must possess a valid Certificate of Qualification, be a registered apprentice or possess a valid temporary work permit. Industry stakeholders rely on the Agency to enforce the provisions of the compulsory certified trades to ensure a level playing field for those who are compliant, and to ensure that work is being performed safely and consumers can trust that individuals working in the compulsory trades are trained and certified.
About Our Opportunity
The Enforcement Officer is independently responsible for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act, General Regulations, and trade specific regulations within all workplaces in an assigned territory. As the Enforcement Officer, and member of the Compliance and Enforcement team, you follow the applicable policies and procedures and utilize the compliance and enforcement tools available. In this role you will be required to become a Special Constable under the Police Act.
This position reports to the Supervisor of Compliance and Enforcement.
Primary Accountabilities
The Enforcement Officer duties include:
- conducting scheduled/unscheduled workplace inspections;
- conducting investigations of complaints and non-compliance;
- preparing and submitting written reports to the Supervisor regarding compliance activity;
- providing compliance promotion sessions in workplaces, schools, and the community;
- providing information and advice to employers, contractors, employees, unions, and the general public; and
- ensuring compliance by issuing orders, Summary Offense Tickets, Administrative Penalties, and initiating prosecution action when necessary.
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12 plus completion of a related trade or technical training in an area of specialty plus six years of related experience in business, compliance monitoring, inspection, investigation, interpreting regulations or other regulatory roles, or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
As the successful candidate you must be self-directed, work independently and as a member of a team, and value a diverse and inclusive workplace. The ability to exercise professional discretion, manage competing interests, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships are critical. As the successful candidate you must be able to understand, interpret legislation and explain in plain language terms to clients. You demonstrate proficiency in various computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, Outlook) as well as possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
As defined under the Police Act you must be eligible for Special Constable status. A Special Constable may issue Summary Offense Tickets for alleged non-compliance to a regulation or piece of legislation, allowing for the collection of evidence for court proceedings and the prosecution of offenders.
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.
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: TE 24
Salary Range: $2,370.01 - $2,791.38 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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.
