Job Description

Competition # : 36626

Department: Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 10/3/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Who We Are

The , a division of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (SNS-IS), is a team within government and we are putting people first. We are called a "digital" service for a reason - because we are helping government work the way that people expect things to work these days.

Our team is large, diverse, and passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives. We believe in user-centered iterative service design, and practice . Working at the NSDS means you will be a part of a team whose work makes a difference through designing, continuously improving and delivering the programs and services people need, alongside caring, compassionate, highly skilled people.

At the NSDS, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate a supportive culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging!

The people who use government programs and services come from all walks of life. It is important that the NSDS reflects the people that we serve - so we can deliver better, and more accessible, and inclusive public services. We work hard to create an environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We are committed to helping diverse talent thrive.

Who You Are

You are passionate about information management, and you are an excellent researcher and communicator. You love to collaborate across roles and organizations and you are comfortable inspiring others with your communication skills whether they be senior leaders or technical teams.

You share our values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Accountability & Public Good, have a passion for service excellence and actively promote and encourage the importance of people, teams, diversity, and culture.

About Our Opportunity

The Corporate Information Management Architect (Computer Services Officer 4) within NSDS sets information management (IM) direction by developing and delivering corporate strategies and policies and delivering projects and services that support our clients across government in how they analyze, use, share, manage, and innovate with their information and data.

This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in working in the field of information management.

As the Corporate Information Management Architect, you play a strategic role in the implementation of an Enterprise Information Management (EIM) Strategy for the Province of Nova Scotia in support of digital government, leading projects and initiatives that optimize the value of government's information and data and provide value to government, businesses, and the citizens of Nova Scotia. You serve as a subject matter expert and play a key role in supporting, promoting, and sharing the importance of managing information and data.

As a Corporate Information Management Architect, you are a member of a multi-disciplinary team and participate in or lead the ongoing development of the Corporate Information Management Program and its services and help ensure they meet client expectations. In this position you are supported by the Manager of Information Management.

Please note we have 2 permanent positions available.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Corporate Information Management Architect, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and support for the management of Government's information and data assets through the development of corporate IM strategies, policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Advise client departments on IM matters and communicate and promote the goals and benefits of IM to our clients and its potential to improve program and service delivery.
• Lead large corporate IM projects and initiatives that optimize the value of government's information and data and provide value to government, businesses, and the citizens of Nova Scotia.
• Develop business cases, requests for purchases, statements of work, and submissions for new information and data services.
• Create and deliver informative, accessible, and engaging IM presentations, training, and support materials for a variety of audiences.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops and serve on strategic IM-related committees.
• Stay on top of emerging and innovative trends in IM and undertake research on a broad range of IM topics.

Qualifications & Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelors degree in a specialization applicable to the information management discipline or other relevant degree (such as library and information sciences, informatics, public administration, or business administration) and a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience. An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Considerable initiative is required to manage, control, and facilitate the completion of projects in this role. You will find this work meaningful if you are a self-starter who can operate independently at a high level with general direction only and be flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.

Your resume clearly demonstrates the following:

• Proven ability to develop and implement policy focused on the use and management of government's information and data to achieve strategic objectives.
• Ability to develop strategies that support the value of information and data as corporate assets that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of government.
• Excellent research skills, with an ability to synthesize and summarize complex information using a professional writing style.
• Leadership skills with the ability to work with, win, and maintain the respect and confidence of colleagues and clients at all levels within government as well as with external stakeholders and provide information services with a customer-centric focus.
• A broad base of information management knowledge including data management and analytics.
• High degree of problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Superb communication (both oral and written), organization, planning, and time management skills.
• An understanding of the role of policy and legislation compliance and how it contributes to improved governance and accountability.
• Training and experience in project management.
• Working knowledge of metrics, measurement, evaluation, and marketing, and an ability to apply them.
• A good understanding of current technologies and client-centric service delivery.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in software packages such as Microsoft Office, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Experience with and expertise in specialized areas of IM.

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 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

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

Salary Information

PR 17 - PR 17

$3,001.65 - $3,525.41

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,001.65 - $3,525.41 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.