Job Description

Competition # : 41143

Department: Public Service Commission

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 15-Dec-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a modern client-centric human resources organization within the Nova Scotia Public Service supporting government departments, agencies and employees as they deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We are committed to be the change for a more engaged and inclusive public service. Our work culture is one of collaboration, flexibility, partnership and continuous improvement.

The PSC has four key deliverables:

• Younger Workers: Continue to champion youth hiring and participation of younger workers aged 35 and under in the public service
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Lead efforts to attract, retain, and celebrate diversity and equity within the public service and maintain focus on attracting, hiring, and promoting workers from diverse backgrounds
• Psychological Health & Safety: Continue to support the psychological health and safety of the Nova Scotia public service
• Human Resources & Employee Relation Solutions: Continue to lead public service innovation by providing human resource and employee relation solutions

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About Our Opportunity

If you enjoy leading a team of human resources professionals, building and fostering positive relationships across diverse client groups, and implementing and delivering human resources programs and services, we have an opportunity that may be a good fit for you to explore with the Public Service Commission as a Human Resources Client Service Director. There are currently nine Client Service Directors, who each report to one of three Managing Directors. This structure provides a strong peer group for support and demands collaborative decision making as a team within the Client Services Division of the Public Service Commission.

Primary Accountabilities

Reporting to a Managing Director, the Client Service Director is a leadership role and a principal client relationship manager within our service delivery model for human resources.

This role is critical to help ensure our services are responsive to client and business needs. Not only is this role one of providing subject matter advice and support on a wide range of human resources programs and services,but it is also responsible to:

• Contribute to the creation of healthy, respectful, and engaging work environments.
• Advance and support equity, diversity, and inclusion for the public service.
• Provide human resources advice to Deputy Ministers, Associate Deputy Ministers, ExecutiveDirectors, and other leaders.
• Lead with a relational approach to nurture an inclusive coaching culture to support your team of HRprofessionals and enable their growth, ability to respond to the needs of our clients, and theirwellbeing and belonging.
• Foster community and collaborative partnerships with other leaders across the PSC to ensure a system perspective in how we resource and deliver all human resource solutions and services.

Your Story

• This could be the right job for you if you have the following skills and experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience:
• Progressive proven experience in client centric consulting, implementation, and delivery of human resource programs and services through team leadership and partnership within a complex organization, and a unionized workplace.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and coaching direct reports, executive teams, or project teams, and in building a culture of inclusivity.
• Demonstrated flexibility and collaboration in how you lead, manage, and deliver client service will be required.
• Technical proficiency in software applications such as MS Office is essential.
• Completion of a bachelor\'s degree in a related field (i.e.: Human Resources, Business)

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

LEADS

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.

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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.

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
• Typically located in an office environment, may require travel, particularly when conducting mediation, investigations, or training
• Mental pressures include managing deadlines and competing priorities, information gathering, analysis, and problem solving
• Often works in situations of conflict or otherwise sensitive matters
• Need for difficult conversations and exertion of influence to resolve workplace issues

Accommodation

The Nova Scotia Government is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and safe experience for all applicants. Accommodations are available to applicants on request throughout all aspects of the hiring process. Please indicate how you prefer to be contacted, and if you require adaptive communication technology.

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: EC 13

Salary Range: $3,918.14 - $4,897.66 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.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

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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