Fuel & Tobacco Officer (Fuel and Tobacco Officer 2A-2C)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality and business in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence.  Our vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.  
 

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Compliance and Special Investigations, you are involved in inspections and investigations to ultimately determine the appropriate action to be taken under the Revenue Act, the Petroleum Products Pricing Act, the Sales Tax Act, and Regulations made pursuant to these Acts. You collaborate regularly with other provincial departments and/or law enforcement agencies. 

Primary Accountabilities

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have successfully completed a recognized police academy or an equivalent federal, provincial, or municipal law enforcement training program that provides comprehensive instruction and practical experience in criminal and regulatory investigations, search warrant preparation, evidence gathering and continuity, surveillance techniques, interviewing and statement taking, court procedures, and courtroom testimony. Equivalent training may include formalized law enforcement programs delivered by organizations such as the Canada Border Services Agency or other enforcement agencies with a primary mandate involving investigations and the application of statutory authorities. Training programs primarily focused on custodial supervision, offender management, institutional security, prisoner transport, or court security functions, without substantial investigative and evidentiary components, will not normally be considered equivalent unless supplemented by significant investigative training and experience. In addition you hold a minimum of three (3) years related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Training must include investigation or forensic accounting/auditing. 

The position requires a significant amount of computer usage; therefore, you must be proficient in Excel, MS Word, Outlook and Internet and you have the aptitude to learn other work-related programs. Due to the nature of the work, you must not possess a Criminal Record within Canada. In addition, you must be eligible to be appointed as a Special Constable (Peace Officer) under the Nova Scotia Police Act.

In addition, you possess: 

• A high degree of initiative and objectivity, and the ability to manage assigned tasks or projects to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• The ability to work independently. 
• Attention to detail to remain current on all aspects of ongoing files. 
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.   
• The ability to respect confidentiality

Due to the nature of the investigations under the Revenue Act (tobacco and fuel products), you must be able to obtain a valid WHIMS certification and a basic knowledge of relevant dangerous goods.

An enhanced Security level screening as required by the RCMP, Municipal Police Forces and or Federal/ Provincial agencies as it relates to the sharing of confidential, or above confidential level information may be required.

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

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. 

Additional Information

This is a permanent position based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 

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.