Province of Nova Scotia
Middleton, NS
Department: Community Services
Location: MIDDLETON
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 6/10/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Community Services (DCS) is a large and diverse department that provides a broad portfolio of programs and services designed to help the most vulnerable people of Nova Scotia be independent, self-reliant, and secure. This is achieved through working collaboratively internally across all divisions of the department, and externally with a significant network of service providers, other departments, and levels of government, to achieve the desired and shared outcomes for the citizens who seek services and the department as a whole.
The Department is responsible for a broad range of social services including those under Child Youth and Family Support (CYFS), Employment Support (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).
For more information on our department please visit https://novascotia.ca/coms/
About Our Opportunity
The Caseworker assesses the eligibility of individuals who need financial assistance and/or support, to determine initial and ongoing eligibility. In addition, the Caseworker provides employment support services to assist Income Assistance recipients and persons with disabilities to obtain financial independence for themselves and their families.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Caseworker, you will deliver the continuum of employment support services and income assistance enhancement activities for clients such as:
employability assessments, counselling/case management;
workshop facilitation, job development/job search services, and referrals;
intakes, assessments, records maintenance;
general and/or specialized case management, consultation; and
communication of outcomes to applicants, and referrals to appropriate programs and community resources.
In a team environment, you work collaboratively with colleagues, community, and clients to mobilize client’s personal resources toward self-sufficiency, using appropriate supporting interventions. You will also facilitate access to training, along with development of training/workshops with external service providers; all of which enable the movement of clients into employment.
Qualifications and Experience
You have completed a related Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences.
As our next Caseworker, you have excellent interviewing, communication (written/verbal), planning/organizational, team building, and crisis intervention skills. You understand budgetary and case management concepts, and demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and sensitivity to the impact of culture, socioeconomic status, gender, age, and sexual orientation on client experience. You must be able to meet deadlines and deal effectively with difficult situations.
Working knowledge and experience in the application of Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA) policy/legislation, Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities, as well as related programs of the Department will be considered assets.
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
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:
A completed related 2-year diploma along with two (2) years of related experience;
Four (4) years of related experience.
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
Some travel may be necessary.
This role is primarily based in an office environment where you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a workplace environment that is constantly dealing with time pressures and caseload demands.
Additional Information
This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 30, 2023. 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.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: PR 04 - PR 11
Salary Range: $1,663.25 - $2,688.50 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.
Jun 01, 2022
FEATURED
SPONSORED
Full time
Department: Community Services
Location: MIDDLETON
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 6/10/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Community Services (DCS) is a large and diverse department that provides a broad portfolio of programs and services designed to help the most vulnerable people of Nova Scotia be independent, self-reliant, and secure. This is achieved through working collaboratively internally across all divisions of the department, and externally with a significant network of service providers, other departments, and levels of government, to achieve the desired and shared outcomes for the citizens who seek services and the department as a whole.
The Department is responsible for a broad range of social services including those under Child Youth and Family Support (CYFS), Employment Support (ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Disability Support Program (DSP).
For more information on our department please visit https://novascotia.ca/coms/
About Our Opportunity
The Caseworker assesses the eligibility of individuals who need financial assistance and/or support, to determine initial and ongoing eligibility. In addition, the Caseworker provides employment support services to assist Income Assistance recipients and persons with disabilities to obtain financial independence for themselves and their families.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Caseworker, you will deliver the continuum of employment support services and income assistance enhancement activities for clients such as:
employability assessments, counselling/case management;
workshop facilitation, job development/job search services, and referrals;
intakes, assessments, records maintenance;
general and/or specialized case management, consultation; and
communication of outcomes to applicants, and referrals to appropriate programs and community resources.
In a team environment, you work collaboratively with colleagues, community, and clients to mobilize client’s personal resources toward self-sufficiency, using appropriate supporting interventions. You will also facilitate access to training, along with development of training/workshops with external service providers; all of which enable the movement of clients into employment.
Qualifications and Experience
You have completed a related Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences.
As our next Caseworker, you have excellent interviewing, communication (written/verbal), planning/organizational, team building, and crisis intervention skills. You understand budgetary and case management concepts, and demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and sensitivity to the impact of culture, socioeconomic status, gender, age, and sexual orientation on client experience. You must be able to meet deadlines and deal effectively with difficult situations.
Working knowledge and experience in the application of Employment Support and Income Assistance (ESIA) policy/legislation, Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities, as well as related programs of the Department will be considered assets.
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
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:
A completed related 2-year diploma along with two (2) years of related experience;
Four (4) years of related experience.
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
Some travel may be necessary.
This role is primarily based in an office environment where you may be working at your computer for extended periods of time. You must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a workplace environment that is constantly dealing with time pressures and caseload demands.
Additional Information
This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 30, 2023. 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.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: PR 04 - PR 11
Salary Range: $1,663.25 - $2,688.50 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.
Aspire Bakeries
Ancaster, ON
Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and profitable operation of the retail store outlet.
Key Accountabilities
To maintain an excellent level of front-line customer service, accuracy, and detail for all transactions and inquiries.
Responsibilities
Balance previous days sales to cash ensuring $300.00 float to start the day, and report any discrepancies to the Bakery Coordinator
Give day’s sales cash to Accounts Payable Clerk prior to store opening each day; Friday & Saturday cash receipts are handed in on Monday mornings prior to store opening
Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; follow up on work results. Schedules must be completed one month in advance - eensure coverage during holidays and employee absences
Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control - keep spoils to a minimum to maintain budget requirements
Initiate changes to improve the business
Manage and motivate team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
Place bread orders once per week, keep control of inventory to prevent excessive stock in the freezer
Place orders for milk as required
Manage Gourmet Baker product and place orders as required.
Maximize profits by minimizing costs, balance product purchases.
Ensure that all paid food is accompanied by a receipt. All foods leaving the store unpaid are to be accompanied by a donation request form or a no change order sheet - the no charge order sheets – the no charge order sheets are to include a value given to the Bakery Coordinator at the end of each week
Ensure that proper employee discounts are being monitored and given correctly (20% discount for Oakrun and Gourment Baker #1’s or firsts, this does not apply to outside vendors such as milk, Lanthier bread, etc.)
Ensure that foods for large orders not go out on Oakrun or Lanthier bread trays. Food is to be re-packed into corrugate cases - you may get approval for trays from the Bakery Coordinator; however it is the responsibility of the Retail Store Supervisor to follow up and ensure that trays are returned.
Ensure that there is only $50.00 in the cash till at any given time for safety and security - cash in excess of $50.00 is to be taken to the office and placed in the safe
Ensure that the store is never left unattended and one person is present at all times
Each Monday, provide the Bakery Coordinator with the daily till readings from the prior week
Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality
Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
Keep work area clean and clear of hazards
Report any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to supervisor immediately
Use all prescribed personal protective equipment
Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed
Visually inspect the board loader area to ensure food safety
All tools to be cleaned and maintained in good repair. Report any broken, damaged, or missing tools to your supervisor. Do not discard any damaged or broken tools.
Follow all GMPs including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing hands, clean up spills (i.e.: ingredients, water, debris and wood)
Report any foreign material findings to your supervisor
As part of food security, report any unusual people or behaviours to your supervisor
Perform all other duties assigned
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Strong front-line customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Service oriented - high need to please
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal & written)
High level of accuracy and detailing
Proficient and dependable
Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level
Required
N/A
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The majority of work in the retail store outlet requires employees to stand on their feet
for the entire 8-12 hour shift
Physical demands may also include reaching, bending, walking, lifting (up to a maximum
of 50lbs) and performing repetitive actions
Please refer to the PDA for all physical requirements of this position
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The temperature of the environment within the retail store outlet ranges from
68-74 degrees Fahrenheit
The production areas are often loud, exceeding 85 decibels, due to the machinery that is
running; earplugs are required to be worn while in the bakery at all times
Depending on position, some employees may be exposed to dust; dust masks and
respirators are available if required
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.
Aspire Bakeries
Oct 12, 2021
FEATURED
SPONSORED
Full time
Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and profitable operation of the retail store outlet.
Key Accountabilities
To maintain an excellent level of front-line customer service, accuracy, and detail for all transactions and inquiries.
Responsibilities
Balance previous days sales to cash ensuring $300.00 float to start the day, and report any discrepancies to the Bakery Coordinator
Give day’s sales cash to Accounts Payable Clerk prior to store opening each day; Friday & Saturday cash receipts are handed in on Monday mornings prior to store opening
Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; follow up on work results. Schedules must be completed one month in advance - eensure coverage during holidays and employee absences
Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control - keep spoils to a minimum to maintain budget requirements
Initiate changes to improve the business
Manage and motivate team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
Place bread orders once per week, keep control of inventory to prevent excessive stock in the freezer
Place orders for milk as required
Manage Gourmet Baker product and place orders as required.
Maximize profits by minimizing costs, balance product purchases.
Ensure that all paid food is accompanied by a receipt. All foods leaving the store unpaid are to be accompanied by a donation request form or a no change order sheet - the no charge order sheets – the no charge order sheets are to include a value given to the Bakery Coordinator at the end of each week
Ensure that proper employee discounts are being monitored and given correctly (20% discount for Oakrun and Gourment Baker #1’s or firsts, this does not apply to outside vendors such as milk, Lanthier bread, etc.)
Ensure that foods for large orders not go out on Oakrun or Lanthier bread trays. Food is to be re-packed into corrugate cases - you may get approval for trays from the Bakery Coordinator; however it is the responsibility of the Retail Store Supervisor to follow up and ensure that trays are returned.
Ensure that there is only $50.00 in the cash till at any given time for safety and security - cash in excess of $50.00 is to be taken to the office and placed in the safe
Ensure that the store is never left unattended and one person is present at all times
Each Monday, provide the Bakery Coordinator with the daily till readings from the prior week
Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality
Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual
Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook
Keep work area clean and clear of hazards
Report any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to supervisor immediately
Use all prescribed personal protective equipment
Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed
Visually inspect the board loader area to ensure food safety
All tools to be cleaned and maintained in good repair. Report any broken, damaged, or missing tools to your supervisor. Do not discard any damaged or broken tools.
Follow all GMPs including maintaining personal hygiene, handwashing/sanitizing hands, clean up spills (i.e.: ingredients, water, debris and wood)
Report any foreign material findings to your supervisor
As part of food security, report any unusual people or behaviours to your supervisor
Perform all other duties assigned
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Strong front-line customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Service oriented - high need to please
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal & written)
High level of accuracy and detailing
Proficient and dependable
Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level
Required
N/A
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The majority of work in the retail store outlet requires employees to stand on their feet
for the entire 8-12 hour shift
Physical demands may also include reaching, bending, walking, lifting (up to a maximum
of 50lbs) and performing repetitive actions
Please refer to the PDA for all physical requirements of this position
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The temperature of the environment within the retail store outlet ranges from
68-74 degrees Fahrenheit
The production areas are often loud, exceeding 85 decibels, due to the machinery that is
running; earplugs are required to be worn while in the bakery at all times
Depending on position, some employees may be exposed to dust; dust masks and
respirators are available if required
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.
Aspire Bakeries
