Job Description

Competition # : 40321

Department: Agriculture

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 12-Sep-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia is home to a vibrant agriculture sector one that produces fresh healthy locally produced food for its citizens and those living abroad. It is a key rural sector which forms a critical component of the economic and social fabric of the province. At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.

As a vital part of the Agricultural Operations branch the recently revamped Meat Inspection and Farm Animal Welfare division ensures the safety of locally produced provincially inspected meat products while ensuring farm animals are healthy and properly cared for.

About Our Opportunity

Leading a team of professional inspectors, program officers and veterinarians you will oversee the effective regulatory management Meat, Fur and Animal Welfare Act and their associated regulations. This opportunity allows you to have a positive impact on the safety of meat products consumed in the province and the humane treatment of farm animals.

You will build collaborative partnerships with meat plants, processors, producers, sector associations, other compliance agencies and federal and provincial counterparts.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Agriculture Operations.

Qualifications and Experience

If you have the following skills and competencies, we would like to hear from you:

A university degree in in agriculture, science or veterinary medicine as well as several years of progressive management experience in a similar role or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of motivating high performing teams and resolving challenging situations. You are able to deliver and develop strategic advice and make operational decisions in relation to the area of responsibility while linking ideas to both internal and external factors. You are also an innovator who generates, promotes, and implements new ideas, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and resolving concerns arising from the resulting changes these ideas would produce.

Experience with compliance and regulatory agencies or livestock fur and meat processing will be considered an asset. Demonstrated experience in change management initiatives will also be considered an asset.

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.

Equivalency

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

Benefits

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 offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

• Work within an office environment.
• Field work as required.
• Flexible work arrangements are and option. Occasional work outside of regular work hours.

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: 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.

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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.

Government of Nova Scotia