administrative technician

Competition # : 49766 Department: Justice Location: BURNSIDE Type of Employment: Term Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ¿08-Sep-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us The Correctional Services Division of the Department of Justice is responsible for the administration and operation of community and custody-based programs and services for individuals in custody and young persons. Within the Correctional Services core business area there are two programs: community corrections and correctional facilities. Each of these program areas is broken down into closely related activities that have a specific impact on the program's target group. About Our Opportunity As the Sentence Administrator, you will report to the Manager of Sentence Administration and are responsible for documentation of all admissions, releases, court appearances, transfers to other provincial and federal facilities and fines within the Correctional Facility. The Sentence Administrator also inputs and keeps information relating to individuals in custody in the Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN). This includes loss of remission, levels of misconduct, temporary absences, court orders and forms. The incumbent interprets warrants and other court orders, and calculates sentences for each individual in custody, using practices outlined in policy and procedures and following orders as outlined in various court documents. The Sentence Administrator maintains regular communication with video court staff, Court Services, Admission & Discharge staff, Justice Centre and Sheriff Services staff and facility management to ensure all parties are aware of potentially high-risk situations; performs information searches and prepares reports as necessary. Qualifications and Experience To be considered for this opportunity, you have completed Grade 12 and in addition you hold five or more years of related exper Location Dartmouth , NS B3B 2B9 Work location On site Salary $ 2,121.57 to $ 2,434.56 BIWEEKLY bi-weekly Terms of employment Term or contract Full time Starts as early as 2026-09-08 vacancies 1 vacancy Source Nova Scotia Public Service Commission #49766 Various locations Dartmouth, NS