Job Description

Competition # : 38891

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 5/11/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia is an international leader in developing and embracing restorative approaches, anchored by the Restorative Justice Program for youth and adults across the province. The use of a restorative approach is growing rapidly in Nova Scotia across government and in communities.

The Restorative Initiatives Unit is a small and dynamic team responsible for working collaboratively towards the overall implementation, management, administration and ongoing effectiveness of restorative initiatives in Nova Scotia. It coordinates and ensures the successful delivery of the Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program and supports the adoption of a restorative approach in various contexts, across the Department of Justice.

For more information on the Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program please visit our website:

About Our Opportunity

As the Interim Director (18 month Term) you will be tasked and accountable for the overall management, administration and ongoing effectiveness of the Restorative Justice Program for Nova Scotia.

You will be asked to analyze, assess and recommend the strategic direction of Restorative Justice and to work closely with community justice agencies to understand the current context within which they conduct their work. Within the Restorative Justice Unit, you will lead a team to achieve expected outcomes. There will be a direct focus on building and leveraging relationships with key partners through horizontal collaboration, awareness and coordination with those involved with Restorative work in Nova Scotia, including Restorative Justice Agencies of Nova Scotia, many government departments, and other levels of government.

Primary Accountabilities

• Maintain and lead the evolution of Restorative Justice.
• Advance strategy objectives by proactively collaborating and coordinating with all public, private and not-for-profit stakeholders.
• Bring together diverse stakeholders using Restorative Approaches to discuss successes and best practices;
• Recommend Restorative Justice policy on a justice and/or government-wide scale.
• Implement and chair, as necessary, appropriate collaborative forums.
• Ensure the effective management of human and financial resources.

About You

As the successful applicant you will have a Bachelor\'s Degree plus several years of progressively more responsible experience in a related field. An acceptable equivalent combination of training or experience may be considered.

The previous experience you have in the design, development, and delivery of programs and being able to think conceptually and see the big picture is required. Also needed is your ability to foresee problems, be sensitive to multiple conflicting perspectives, and present workable solutions.

Your proven track record in networking, establishing partnerships, and your innovative mindset as a leader is needed. Also required is your previous experience working with multiple stakeholders, including being able to build strong and lasting connections.

Having the ability to articulate points clearly and build relationships in order to collaborate and compromise when needed will contribute to your success in this role. In addition, your ability to use tact and diplomacy to communicate effectively with any individual regardless of their level will be important.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Analytical Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Innovativeness, Adaptability and Flexibility, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

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

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.

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:

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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