Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients – and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is to continue to invest in people who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, your whole unique self will belong.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness, and a competitive compensation & benefits package.

A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
• A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and “flex days”
• A top rate flexible health and dental plan
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A “Dress for your Day” policy
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect

If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a Financial Applications Analyst to join our Information Technology team based in the Firm’s Halifax, NS office.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date : October 16, 2025

The Opportunity:

The Firm is seeking a Financial Applications Analyst to support and enhance its financial systems. This role is essential to ensuring the reliable day-to-day operation of financial applications, maintaining data integrity, and delivering responsive user support. As a member of the IT team, the analyst will work closely with Finance and other departments to maintain system health, implement upgrades, and optimize processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing user access and permissions, performing technical month-end and year-end close procedures, and supporting application upgrades through testing and validation. This role will also contribute to the planning and rollout of new applications and integrations, maintain documentation and user guides, and provide training to promote effective system use. The analyst will engage with vendors and consultants to evaluate new features and implement solutions, while continuously analyzing current processes to recommend improvements.

If you have a certificate or diploma in Business Administration or Information Technology combined with 2-3 years of relevant experience, we want to hear from you! Additional relevant experience may be considered in place of a certificate or diploma. Technical proficiency with financial applications, both on-premise and cloud-based are considered an asset.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Stewart McKelvey, we are committed to a workplace where you truly belong. We celebrate and respect the unique identities, perspectives, and experiences that each person brings, ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and valued as part of our firm.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.

Interested Candidates:

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format .

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted and any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.