Teacher Certification Evaluator (Program Admin Officer 1-2)
Competition # : 48815
Department: Education & Early Childhood Development
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 15-Jun-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
The Program Administration Officer 1-2 – Program Coordinator (Teacher Certification Evaluator) is responsible for assessing, evaluating, and determining certification eligibility. The Teacher Certification Evaluator will provide services to all client requests and work collaboratively with other team members when analyzing applications for certification.
This position will initially report to the Registrar/Director Teacher Certification.
Primary Accountabilities
The Program Administration Officer 1-2 – Program Coordinator (Teacher Certification Evaluator) supports processes associated teacher certification and has the following responsibilities:
- Apply the Teacher Certification Regulations, under the Education Act, to the evaluation of applications for teacher certification from a variety of education programs
- Conduct research to inform certification decision-making and provide the Assistant Registrar with a summary
- Participate in the development of a database consisting of world-wide accreditation information
- Review general application information and assesses academic credentials from universities world-wide
- Evaluate the comparative value of academic studies and determine if these satisfy the approved legislative and policy requirements established for teacher certification in Nova Scotia
- Evaluate the certification of individual teacher applicants and provide documentation to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar in situations where an applicant is not deemed eligible for teacher certification in Nova Scotia
- Evaluate programs of study for teachers which lead to an increase in classification and provide confirmation of the program approval or denial to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar
- Assess documentation to ensure all requirements for an increase in classification have been successfully completed and make a recommendation for the increase in classification to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar
- Ensure the Governor in Council Regulations, under the Education Act, are adhered to in the assessment and recommendation non-Nova Scotia public school service for salary recognition
- Provide explanations to teachers whose non-NS public school service cannot be recognized as per the Governor in Council Regulations under the Education Act
- Respond to a variety of regulatory inquiries from applicants
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, you hold a bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent. Relevant experience may include applying regulations or other legislation to decision-making, analyzing post-secondary transcripts, and/or experience in the public school or post-secondary sector.
You also possess the following:
- Experience working with the public in a customer service-oriented environment
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies/procedures for the purposes of approving documentation including applications and reports
- Ability to apply sound judgement and make effective decisions
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Post-secondary education in a related field
Experience with international credential assessment is considered an asset. Ability to conduct work in French is considered 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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
May be required to work overtime on occasion.
Additional Information
Please note this is a term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of July 16, 2027. Please note that the status of the vacancy (term/temp) is dependent on the start date of the vacancy and the overall duration in accordance with timelines outlined in the collective agreement.
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
- A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus
Pay Grade: PR 06
Salary Range: $2,112.87 - $3,029.89 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.
Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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.
If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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.
