Job Description

Competition # : 44688Department: Labour, Skills and ImmigrationLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date: 06-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsAt the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration we work to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. We have a staff of more than 500 employees working from offices throughout Nova Scotia. Together we are responsible for workplace safety, fire safety, pensions, apprenticeship, adult education, and many other facets of everyday life.At the Immigration and Population Growth (IPG) Branch, we are passionate about our work and mandate. We are a diverse and highly collaborative team, and we excel at supporting one another across divisional lines.About Our OpportunityThe Corporate Strategist is responsible for forward-thinking policy and program analysis; providing expert strategic advice to senior officials; and for supporting the effective delivery of immigration and population growth programs.The Corporate Strategist works collaboratively to lead strategic planning and the development and/or coordination of policies, priorities and initiatives. This role plays an important and varied role in all facets of the corporate government policy development process, including, development, implementation, reporting and evaluation. Their work addresses opportunities and challenges related to immigration programs, population growth priorities, labour market gaps, and the attraction and retention of newcomers to Nova Scotia.The Corporate Strategist addresses complex policy issues and oversee multi-dimensional projects. This will be accomplished by leading or participating in ongoing engagement projects and processes across the department and government; other levels of government; stakeholder groups; third-party organizations; and the private sector. Their work ensures that government policy and programs respond to and support Nova Scotia's population and economic growth.Primary Accountabilities

• Plans, creates, designs, interprets, evaluates and delivers government immigration and population growth programs and policy within the Strategic Policy division of the Immigration and Population Growth Branch
• Initiates, builds, and leads project teams at the divisional, departmental, inter-departmental and inter-provincial levels.
• Promotes and models diversity and inclusion values in support of a healthy, respectful workplace.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of policies, strategies and initiatives that advance sustainable economic growth throughout the province by using sound economic and employment industry analysis, project management skills, evaluation, and facilitation skills,
• Leads and/or participates in multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Directs, motivates, and mentors highly professional, cross-functional teams with senior representation from both within and outside government, including the academic and private sectors and other workforce development organizations. Partners include Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), P/T Departments/Offices responsible for immigration, settlement service organizations, industry and business associations and others.
• Provides advice and guidance to the Manager and Director regarding immigration programs, immigrant retention and attraction, interprovincial migration, labour market information and other topics that guide thoughtful, sustainable population growth.

Qualifications and ExperienceYou possess an undergraduate degree in public administration plus significant related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.You wield exceptional interpersonal communication skills and are highly skilled at establishing and maintaining genuine and collaborative relationships with others, both inside and outside your organization. You are a demonstrated leader with well-developed skills and competencies in the areas of decision-making, team leadership, change management, and strategic/analytical thinking. You have successful experience leading and motivating teams and working groups.You have a deep awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion principles, and understand the effects of marginalization and systemic racism on the systems we support. A familiarity with national and regional labour markets and knowledge of the current immigration landscape are assets for this role.You are a team player and independent thinker - well-organized and flexible, and capable of prioritizing and delegating high-level work under tight timelines. You exercise sound judgement under pressure and have confidence in your professional judgement. You solve problems and resolve complex issues in a collaborative and responsive manner.You have experience providing advice and developing recommendations to senior leadership, including the preparation of briefing notes, project plans, data, reports and presentations.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. Please follow for more information.We will assess the above qualifications and capabilities using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsThe Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .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
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade: EC 11Salary Range: $3,351.92 - $4,189.95 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.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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