Job Description

Competition # : 38199

Department: Environment and Climate Change

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b3/14/2023\xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change\'s role is to protect the environment, and human health through regulatory excellence, conservation, partnership, and promotion. To achieve this, we strive to develop legislation, regulations and policies, process notifications, applications, and approvals for regulated activities based on sound scientific knowledge and expertise.

Our goal is to educate, inspect and enforce to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations. We proactively respond to environmental, conservation, farm animal welfare, and human health risks and work to develop programs and deliver services to enhance protection in these areas.

About Our Opportunity

The Funding Navigator works with a team of professionals to implement the climate change plan and coordinate future strategic climate action. Reporting to the Manager of the Climate Plan and Strategic Action team, the Funding Navigator is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of programs and policies that have been outlined in the climate change plan. You will take meaningful action on climate change which will involve collaborating and building partnerships to coordinate and advance initiatives with external partners and other provincial government departments. You will develop and grow relationships with many diverse communities and stakeholders while also collaborating at the provincial, national, and international level and focusing on shared objectives while representing the province.

Primary Accountabilities

This position will support the implementation of the province\'s new climate change plan. You will be responsible for helping external stakeholders in understanding what funding programs are available to them and helping to guide these stakeholders through various application processes. You will also support the development of resources that help connect Nova Scotians to climate-related funding opportunities (both government and non-government). Through this work, you will also advise the department on whether new or existing funding programs could be developed or strengthened to support progress towards the actions within the provincial climate change plan. This position will support evaluating and reporting annually on key progress indicators and outcomes related to the climate change plan.

In this role, you will create an environment that promotes continuous learning and improvement by seeking feedback from your colleagues and being open to critiques that improve outcomes. Within this ever-evolving field, you will lead through change and be willing to adjust quickly, as needed. This work requires innovative approaches to capacity building, community engagement, education and information sharing to ensure that engagement is inclusive, and that the information is trusted.

You will work creatively with partners to effectively monitor and respond to climate change mitigation and adaptation trends and work to ensure that the climate change plan continues to meet the needs of Nova Scotians.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a bachelor\'s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Business, Public Policy or other relevant post-secondary concentration plus 6 years of experience in participating in the management, administration, design and/or evaluation of funding programs or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in the development of application packages for funding programs or leading consultative processes on funding programs will also be deemed equivalent experience. A master\'s degree in a relevant post-secondary concentration would be considered an asset. knowledge and experience in research, planning, project management, critical thinking and analysis is required.

As the successful candidate, you have knowledge of current provincial, national, and international climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, programs and plans as well as a strong understanding of how the initiatives impact the people, communities, and businesses of the province. A demonstrated understanding of funding programs related to climate change mitigation and adaptation is required. Having a pre-existing network within organizations that either deliver or regularly apply for climate-related funding would be an asset. As is experience with funding programs that support marginalized and racialized communities.

The ability to apply theory and best practice to identify creative, practical, and defensible approaches to overcoming challenges is an asset. As is the ability to recognize and articulate appropriate approaches to policy issues. A demonstrated understanding of provincial climate change mitigation and adaptation priorities is an asset. The willingness and ability to share data, ideas and experiences with colleagues that may assist with policy planning or partnership building is a strong asset.

You are also able to show how you have forged strong relationships of trust and collaboration across diverse groups and communities. You are committed to diversity and anti-racism in the workplace.

Excellent verbal and written communication and persuasion skills are required.

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

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. 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.

Working Conditions

Some travel may be required but most of the work can be completed remotely.

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: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,091.70 - $3,631.17 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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