Job Description

Competition # : 42372Department: Seniors and Long-Term CareLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 04-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority, the Department of Health and Wellness, training institutions, home care agencies, long-term care facilities and other sector leaders and community partners, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to continually improving the support system for seniors and those requiring continued and long-term care.The newly formed department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery for Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s senior population. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference. Learn more atAbout Our Opportunity

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration with partners is critical?
• Do you get excited about having the opportunity to lead and take ownership of corporate government functions?
• Do you like to roll up your sleeves and get things done?

If you are ready for the challenge, while reporting to the Director, Policy and Research, as the Corporate Policy Coordinator you will support the division and department on various policy initiatives. This includes working with community partners, supporting briefings to senior management, improving processes and support and coordinate internal decision making.Primary AccountabilitiesAs the Coordinator, you will provide coordination, project management oversight, and support to the department with respect to a number of corporate policy functions. Specifically, you will:

• Develop effective working relationships across government departments and within the department using a collaborative approach to gather information from partners.
• Contribute to the effective resolution of issues of concern that may exist between the department and its partners.
• Coordinate the departmental approach to submissions to Executive Council,
• Support the department to meet legislative requirements under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
• Coordinate and develop briefing materials for Committee appearances, PT-FPT meetings and key partners meetings,
• Support Seniors\' Advisory council (SAC) meetings by attending, ensuring appropriate catering, taking minutes and answering general questions of the membership,
• Responding to requests for Jurisdictional information,
• Support bi-annual House of Assembly preparation; and
• Work with considerable independence and using your expertise to devise innovative and effective strategies and approaches to meet corporate standards and policies.

Qualifications and ExperienceYou hold a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree plus a minimum of two years related experience; A diploma plus four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience as demonstrated in the application.You are comfortable using Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook and use these tools to help you organize information and work more efficiently.You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to explain complex information in a way that people can easily understand. You have experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and have the ability to collaborate with a range of partners, including staff from other government departments, public sector organizations, private sector entities, and community organizations. You have the ability to consider alternative solutions to problems, and develop one or more recommended solutions. You are flexible and adaptable and demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the team\xe2\x80\x99s mandate and priorities.You have excellent writing skills and proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You have attention to detail. You are conscientious about your work and have well developed project management, time management and organizational skills to carry out work within tight timelines and effectively manage competing priorities in a busy work environment. You have the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased 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

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 06 - PR 10Salary Range: $1,915.37 - $2,746.69 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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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