Applications Welcome for Agencies, Boards, Commissions
Nova Scotians interested in serving the public are encouraged to apply for the many positions available through the province's agencies, boards and commissions.
Today, April 13, the province launched its spring recruitment campaign to get more people to take part.
There are 165 agencies, boards and commissions that carry out a variety of public functions.
Adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions serve a variety of roles and interests and have quasi-judicial functions. They review evidence, make findings of fact and law, and make decisions affecting the liberty, security or legal rights of people. Members must apply legal, sound professional and technical principals for decisions. Examples include: Farm Practice Board; Review Board Under the Criminal Code; Tuition Appeal Board.
Non-adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions make financial, regulatory, business, or policy decisions or recommendations to government, which have far-reaching implications for Nova Scotians in many areas, from children and youth services to loan and licensing boards. Examples include: Gaelic College Foundation Board of Governors; Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia; Workers Compensation Board.
"As a member of the province's new Labour Board, I find it both personally and professionally satisfying to work with the employer and union side colleagues as we assist in the oversight of the respective acts and contribute to labour relations stability in Nova Scotia," said Phil Veinotte, employee representative on the Nova Scotia Labour Board.
Applicants are assessed on skills and qualifications and the needs of the individual agency, board or commission.
Applications for non-adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions are welcome anytime, with assessment of applications to begin May 18. The application deadline for adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions is May 25.
The province has an Employment Equity Policy and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities and women. People are encouraged to self-identify on applications, covering letters or resumes.
For more information on board position profiles, current opportunities and how to apply, visit http://www.gov.ns.ca/exec_council/abc/current-opportunities.asp or contact the Executive Council Office at 902-424-4877 or toll free at 1-866-206-6844.