<p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Competition # : </strong><span contenteditable="false">48815</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Department: </strong>Education &amp; Early Childhood Development</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location: </strong>HALIFAX</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Permanent</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Union Status: </strong><span contenteditable="false">NSGEU - NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date: </strong>¿15-Jun-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.</span><br><br></span></p></div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.  </span></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This position will initially report to the Registrar/Director Teacher Certification.</span><br><br></span></p></div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Program Administration Officer 1-2 - Program Coordinator (Teacher Certification Evaluator) supports processes associated teacher certification and has the following responsibilities:<br><br></span></p><ul><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Apply the Teacher Certification Regulations, under the Education Act, to the evaluation of applications for teacher certification from a variety of education programs</span></li><li style="