If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate _Great People_ who inspire meaningful connections while _Leading the Way to Better Living_™. We are searching for an Immigration Assistant to join our Immigration Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. **Meaningful Benefits** You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

*   Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
*   Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
*   RRSP program (with employer matching)
*   Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
*   Free onsite parking
*   Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
*   Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
*   Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
*   Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

**About The Opportunity**

*   Provide professional, confidential administrative support to the Shannex Immigration team
*   Maintain and manage comprehensive immigration files
*   Manage confidential documentation and communication
*   Audit files on a regular basis
*   Prepare professional documents; including immigration applications and supporting documentation
*   Demonstrate strong technical skills, especially in MS Excel
*   Accurately track and update documentation

**About You**

*   In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
*   Relevant post-graduate education preferably as legal assistant, in immigration or paralegal studies
*   At least one year of experience in an administrative role including document collection, file preparation and drafting of applications.
*   Meticulous with your work, have a keen eye for detail and are known for your high standards, especially with regards to adhering to process standards.
*   A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

**About Us** It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters. **If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of _Great People_, apply today!** _Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs._ All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Immigration Assistant

**Competition # :** 46503 **Department:** Public Prosecution Service **Location:** HALIFAX **Type of Employment:** Term **Union Status:** NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date:** 21-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us** The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) was established in 1990 as the first statutorily based independent prosecution service in Canada. The Public Prosecution Service is responsible for all prosecutions and appeals within the jurisdiction of the Attorney General. With the guiding mission of providing fair and equal treatment in the prosecution of offences, the PPS prosecutes charges laid under the Criminal Code and under Nova Scotia statutes such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Head Office is in Halifax and there are regional offices located throughout the province. The core functions of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service are to:

*   Represent the Crown in the conduct of criminal trials and quasi criminal appeals before all levels of courts.
*   Participate in the development of criminal law and criminal prosecutions policy.
*   Provide advice to police in respect of prosecutions generally or in respect of specific investigations

For more information on the Public Prosecution Service please visit https://novascotia.ca/pps/ **About Our Opportunity** As the Legal Services Technician 1-2, you will work in a team environment providing legal assistance, case management, file management and secretarial/administrative support for Crown Attorneys of the Public Prosecution Service. Your knowledge of legal terminology and specialized criminal law procedures will be put to the test as you use your understanding of the prosecution process and court proceedings to support the Public Prosecution Office. **Primary Accountabilities** In this role you will be creating, tracking and managing all Public Prosecution Service criminal and administrative files. In the trial/appeal process, you will prepare legal documents including affidavits, subpoenas and orders, briefs, factums and memoranda, while ensuring that the highest PPS and Court standards of accuracy and completeness are met in a highly confidential office setting. You will respond to requests from all levels of government, private law firms and the public for information and assistance and acts as a referral source for victims of crime to Victim Services agencies. **Qualifications And Experience** To be successful in this role you will have a certificate or diploma from a Paralegal program or Legal Assistant program. An acceptable combination of education/training and experience may be considered. Demonstrated experience in an automated environment using Microsoft Word, Outlook or similar transferrable programs is required. Your proficient and accurate transcription skills (handwritten or dicta methods), as well as strong typing skills. As the ideal candidate you will have strong attention to detail, prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to combine speed and accuracy while under pressure to meet deadlines. You are able to deal effectively in a multifaceted and sometimes stressful environment (often in confrontational and sensitive situations) while ensuring confidentiality. Fairness and impartiality must be displayed at all times with clients and other staff, police, and defense lawyers, and all duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with the highest degree of confidentiality. Must have demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills, a high degree of initiative, problem solving, independent work habits, and readily accept responsibility. **The Following Are Considered Assets In This Position**

*   Exposure to the justice system and government services
*   Experience with JEIN and PICS
*   Working knowledge of the STAR/STOR central file management system or other filing systems
*   Demonstrated understanding of the prosecutions process, experience working with legal documents and forms, understanding of court proceedings and legal terminology
*   Legal research and retrieval of relevant case law using electronic tools (e.g., Quicklaw, Westlaw, CanLII and/or legal libraries)

All successful candidates must be able to pass appropriate background checks. We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. **EquivalencyApplicants 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. **Working Conditions**

*   Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
*   May be required to work overtime on occasion
*   Mental Pressures Include: balancing multiple priorities, high demand for accuracy and attention to detail, tight deadlines
*   Physical Pressures Include: sitting at a desk and keyboarding for extensive lengths of time, lift/move/carry heavy file boxes
*   Nature of the work environment (prosecution of criminal offences) may bring staff into contact with individuals who are verbally abusive and physically threatening
*   You will be exposed to graphic and disturbing material of a nature which would not be encountered in ordinary workplaces (e.g. photographic materials involving victims of violent crime)
*   You will be working with highly distraught victims of crime which can create a stressful and emotionally draining work environment
*   Public reaction to certain prosecution case results can produce stress in the general social (outside of the office) environment

**Additional Information** This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of **May 31, 2027**. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate. **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

**Pay Grade:** TE 13 - TE 19 **Salary Range:** $1,566.66 - $2,273.69 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. 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.**

Legal Services Technician 1-2

**Competition # :** 46096 **Department:** Justice **Location:** HALIFAX **Type of Employment:** Term **Union Status:** NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date:** 15-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us** The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice, including court administration and security. The Division provides administrative support to the courts listed: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Family Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court, and Bankruptcy Court. The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases. For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website: https://novascotia.ca/just/Court\_Services/ **About Our Opportunity** As the Court Officer (Administration), you may schedule court hearings held in all levels of Court, manage a caseload of files, and act as the liaison between the Court, and members of law enforcement agencies, the legal profession, and the public. You may also scrutinize documents and determine corrective measures where necessary. The incumbent will also perform quasi-judicial duties as assigned as a Staff Justice of the Peace appointed under the Justice of the Peace Act .You will perform your duties in accordance with, and as assigned under, the Court Officials Act. **Primary Accountabilities** The Court Administration responsibilities include:

*   Schedule Court cases and respond to inquiries and information requests from the public.
*   Prepare and distribute court orders and dockets.
*   Document management, Exhibit control, statistical data collection, and general accounting.
*   Scrutinize documents, apply relevant Acts, statutes, policies, procedures, and determine corrective measures where necessary.
*   Review documents with self-represented parties, and provide legal information and referrals as required.
*   Manage a caseload of files to ensure effective and efficient client service.
*   Train and mentor new staff in day-to-day operational activities.
*   Liaise with the Judiciary and legal profession and communicate with legal professionals and self-represented parties on behalf of the court.
*   You may be required to attend Court and perform Court-related functions.

**Qualifications And Experience** As the successful Court Officer (Administration), you will have two years of post-secondary education in a related discipline plus five years related experience in a legal environment; an equivalent combination of training and experience with exposure to the justice system will be acceptable. For this position, your experience and competency in keyboarding, data entry and other standard computer applications including MS Office products are required. You will also possess excellent proofreading, spelling and grammar skills. Your superior organizational abilities and strong prioritization skills, with a combination of speed and accuracy, assist with your attention to detail for a variety of tasks while meeting tight deadlines. You may also be required to have general accounting skills, scheduling skills and/or interviewing and assessing skills. You can work independently and as part of a team. You must be fair and impartial to all clients using a high degree of confidentiality while exercising your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly listening skills, when dealing with difficult people in complex, sensitive and stressful situations. Tact and discretion are essential. You must demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the Rules and Statutes that govern the courts as well as a sound working knowledge of legal documents, forms, court procedures and legal terminology. You will demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem-solving abilities and readily accept responsibilities. Errors can result in significant impacts for justice system participants. We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, typing test, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Training and/or experience in mediation and non-conflict resolution and bilingualism, with oral and written skills in English and French, would be considered assets. **EquivalencyEquivalencies Include, But Are Not Limited To**

*   A 2 year certificate/diploma in a related discipline plus 5 years of related experience
*   A 1 year certificate/diploma in a related discipline plus 6 years of related experience
*   A 4 year Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus 3 years of related experience
*   A 3 year Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus 4 years of related experience
*   Seven years of related experience with exposure to the justice system

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 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. **Working Conditions**

*   Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day (typically the hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, this may vary depending on operational needs).
*   Your personal resiliency is essential to meet the emotional demands of this position. You may be immersed in high stress situations and encounter distraught and difficult individuals.
*   Handling of some exhibits may be mentally or physically disconcerting.

**Additional InformationThis is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of April 14, 2027. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.** Candidates may be required to obtain training in Firearms Safety in relation to handling evidence and may be required to successfully complete the Nova Scotia Certified Transcribers qualification. This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for an external application. Some travel and overtime 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:** TE 22 **Salary Range:** $2,189.32 - $2,574.66 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. 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.**

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