Job Description

Competition # : 39470

Department: Labour, Skills and Immigration

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 7/19/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) works as a trusted partner to grow the population, develop our current and future workforce, and foster inclusive, safe and fair workplaces. This includes welcoming people from across Canada and the world, helping people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need, promoting safe work environments and helping employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities. We work together to create a future where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

About Our Opportunity

The Engagement, Equity, and Belonging (EEB) Branch\'s vision is to foster a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive workforce at LSI. In this role, you will work as part of a team that is focused on building and supporting a workplace that reflects those values. It is a role where you can have a positive impact working with your colleagues every day.

Primary Accountabilities

This position is responsible for supporting ongoing departmental and branch communications, as well as the coordination of various departmental programs. Responsibilities include assisting in the drafting of department-wide communications, building communication capacity within the department, supporting engagement activities, as well as providing ongoing support for the various programs that we offer.

As a key member of the EEB team, you will work from an equity and inclusion lens and ensure all engagement and communications are inclusive of the department and the people we serve. You will work in a highly collaborative and energetic environment and will carry out the day-to-day functions with minimal direction.

This role reports directly to the Organizational Health Strategist.

The functions of this role include the following, but are not limited to:

• Internal Communications - You will support branch staff in the development of various communications for senior leadership, ensuring alignment with corporate messaging. This work includes drafting department-wide emails, speaking notes for senior leadership, and various program documents.
• Program Development and Maintenance - You will assist in the development of program resources, as well as program implementation, facilitation, and maintenance, including but not limited to our Mentorship Program, Wellness Program, and Onboarding/New Employee Orientation Program.
• Evaluation and Monitoring - As part of our program maintenance, you will analyze and provide program recommendations through reports and advice to management. You will develop program plans, update program(s), and draft program evaluations using such tools/programs/platforms as Microsoft Forms or Select Survey.
• Research - You will assist in the development of informational material (guides, manuals, etc.) related to current research and ongoing trends with respect to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Working Group/Committee Support - You will represent the department on working groups and/or committees in support of the departmental goals and objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you will have a bachelor\'s degree plus at least 1 year related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong attention to detail. You will have advanced knowledge and experience in the development of communication tools.

You will be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Products, specifically in Microsoft Teams, Forms, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will have experience with survey development and analysis. You will also be skilled in preparing formal reports for review by senior leadership teams.

You are decisive and demonstrate well-developed analytical/problem solving. You are detail oriented and are a collaborative team player who establishes and maintains effective working relationships with your colleagues and partners.

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

Based 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 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
• An engaging workplace - our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Excellent health benefits
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 06 - PR 10

Salary Range: $1,915.37 - $2,746.69 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.

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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