Job Description

Req ID: 181934
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Provincial Zone
Department: PS NS Talent & Org Development
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Jun-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Interim Manager, Talen and Organizational Development, the Employee Career Advisor provides specialized career counselling and guidance to current internal employees in support of career advancement and overall employee retention. The Career Advisor develops and delivers career services with a goal of providing employees with advice about training and education, employment opportunities and career progression. They help team members build the skills and knowledge required to make future career decisions and achieve career success at Nova Scotia Health. The Career Advisor utilizes an individual case management approach in their practice, employing a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates services required to meet an employee\'s career development needs and goals. The Employee Career Advisor plays an active role in meeting the diverse and complex needs of Nova Scotia Heath employees using specialized knowledge and education in the area of career counselling.The Career Advisor provides advice, feedback, coaching, insights, and recommendations to clients in the following areas:

• Review of current and past work history and assessment of client interests and career aspirations
• Sharing and providing suggestions about upcoming advancement opportunities within NSH
• Collaboratively developing a career plan with stepped progression, timelines, and goal setting
• Connecting clients with relevant education or training resources
• Resume writing/updating guidance, interview preparation, job search assistance
• NSH recruitment system training and navigation
• Assistance with applying to positions

About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of a post-secondary degree/program in Human Services, Business or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Min 3 years of experience with CCDP certification or 5 years of related experience in career counseling and/or coaching experience is required
• Proficient in the development and facilitation of career development workshops such as resumes, interviews, networking, etc.
• EDIRA lens and cultural competency training
• Proficiency in Success Factors, MAP is a strong asset
• Experience interpreting and working within Collective Agreements, employment Terms and Conditions, employment guide articles, and relevant legislation (e.g., privacy legislation)
• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or willingness to obtain the certification preferred
• Certification in Counselling or Adult Learning considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience with recruitment, career and employment counselling tools and techniques, labour market trends and developments, and job search strategies
• Experience in career advising within a healthcare or complex unionized setting preferred
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation), customer service training and experience, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• As this is a remote opportunity, the applicant must have excellent technical skills in MS Office, Teams, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.A skill test will be included as part of the selection process.Hours

• Temporary Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• June 2024 - October 2025
• Approximately 16 months
• Occasional travel required for team meetings, two to three times per year
• This position will be eligible to participate in our Work from Home program

Compensation and Incentives$31.39 - $39.23 HourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You\'ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.\xe2\x80\x8bNova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!

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