Job Description

Competition # : 39787

Department: Health Professionals Recruit

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Internship

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b21-Jul-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The first of its kind in the country, the role of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR), created in 2021, is to put a laser focus on the collective efforts of government and other organizations that help bring healthcare professionals to Nova Scotia and help them to put down roots in our communities. The thousands of professionals working in healthcare in Nova Scotia are a cornerstone of a strong healthcare system.

Our work is significant in terms of importance and scope. It is work we cannot do alone and we\xe2\x80\x99ll work with a broad range of partners to understand what is working well and where we can make things better. Collaboration is not just a buzzword here.

Our team at the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment is small but mighty. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s driving policy changes or working with our partners to boost capacity, we will continue to evolve and think about our impact. We\xe2\x80\x99re developing long term strategy while maintaining focus on action and demonstrating results.

About Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about Nova Scotia being a top choice for healthcare professionals?

Do you get excited about having the opportunity to set the vision and strategic direction for Healthcare Professionals recruitment and retention?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration with partners is critical?

Do you like to roll up your sleeves and get things done?

Do you care about equity and inclusion and making systemic change? If you answer yes to these questions, then we would like to invite you to read further.

Join our team and you will be a valuable contributor to the attraction and retention efforts of OHPR by:

• Planning, coordinating and implementing social media and digital marketing, including the drafting of social media content and monitoring channel performance.
• Supporting the development and delivery of various marketing projects and campaigns
• Coordinating the planning of national and international recruitment events
• Drafting marketing and communications content for recruitment and corporate materials
• Participating in working groups, committees and project teams
• Supporting the development of presentations, documents, reports and other submissions to senior leadership

Primary Accountabilities

This position contributes to the work of the Office by providing advice and support on attraction and engagement strategies. You will be responsible for implementing tactical plans that deliver best practices for social media, digital marketing, event management and leads management to achieve recruitment and retention outcomes. You will work directly with department staff and health system partners on projects.

What Your Day Will Look Like

As the Marketing Intern you will work collaboratively as part of our dynamic Recruitment and Retention team to attract healthcare professionals to Nova Scotia through the delivery of social media, digital marketing, event management and leads management, with a high-level of client service. You will gain experience in a variety of platforms to engage healthcare professionals about opportunities to live and work in Nova Scotia.

Work outside of normal working hours may be required occasionally.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Applicants must have graduated from a post-secondary institute, such as a university, community college or recognized trade school within the past 3 years of their application.
• You possess exceptional communication (written and verbal), including strong editing skills.
• Demonstrated experience with social media and other new and emerging communications platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, considering diverse perspectives.
• You possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• You will demonstrate qualifications and experience in analytical thinking, adaptability and flexibility, attention to detail, outcome focus, effective interactive communication, teamwork and collaboration, and intercultural and diversity proficiency.

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.

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of May 31, 2025. The appointment status (\xe2\x80\x98term\xe2\x80\x99, \xe2\x80\x98temporary\xe2\x80\x99 or \xe2\x80\x98casual\xe2\x80\x99) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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 06

Salary Range: $1,915.37 - $2,348.72 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.

Government of Nova Scotia