Job Description

Competition # : 41032

Department: Natural Resources & Renewables

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b18-Dec-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources \xe2\x80\x93 including biodiversity, forests, geological resources, provincial parks, and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, mineral, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province\xe2\x80\x99s Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to a Senior Analyst on the Clean Transportation team in the Clean Energy Branch, the Clean Energy Coordinator will be part of a passionate and creative team that supports the provincial government\xe2\x80\x99s efforts to develop clean energy resources, reduce Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, create jobs and transition to a net-zero economy.

Our work includes a focus on inclusive participation in low carbon solutions that increase equity and energy affordability for all Nova Scotians.

Our team works with a variety of clients and partners such as provincial departments, the federal government, municipalities, First Nation communities in Nova Scotia, African Nova Scotian communities, and non-profit organizations.

The Clean Energy Coordinator is part of the Clean Transportation team and is responsible for providing clean transportation policy analysis as well as coordinating and supporting clean energy funding programs that span all aspects of clean energy.

Primary Accountabilities

The primary focus of this position will be program development, delivery, administration, and evaluation of a clean energy funding programs as well as policy analysis and research on clean transportation initiatives. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Program administration, program coordination, and database management
• Communication and presentation skills
• Experience in outreach, relationship building, community development and public engagement
• Skills in research, analysis and reporting to support programs or policies
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Daily work focuses on program delivery, communication with program participants, policy analysis and supporting Nova Scotia communities with project development including:

• Work plan development and monitoring to support a provincial clean energy grant program.
• Database management for contacts, program analysis and tracking
• Communication with program participants
• Contract and payment processing
• Travel to communities for meetings and events to support clean energy project development and feasibility work
• Clean transportation policy analysis, program development and program coordination
• Jurisdictional scans and research to support advancing clean energy programs and policies.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field (such as Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Political Science, Urban Planning, Economics, Business, etc.) and 3 years of related experience; or a Master of Resource and Environmental Management degree, or similar, along with 1 year of related work experience. Related experience can include program development and administration related to clean energy, clean transportation, energy efficiency, renewable energy development, community grant funding or similar fields.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate knowledge of national and provincial energy policy context and the province\xe2\x80\x99s clean energy strategies and funding programs. You will have strong skills in program management and community development including program design and coordination, database and file management, grant management and community engagement.

In addition to the above you will:

• Have excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and presentation;
• Be able to engage effectively with senior decision makers;
• Be able to work independently and perform research and analysis; and
• Work well under pressure and provide fast turnaround when immediate results are required by senior decision makers.

Course work or experience in policy and program analysis and preparation of briefing materials is considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Please ensure you include both your resume and cover letter in your application.

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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. May be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

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 13

Salary Range: $2,543.38 - $3,091.70 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.

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