Job Description

Competition # : 40156

Department: Justice

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b28-Aug-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s Employment Equity Policy, this position is designated and therefore, only applicants from the following groups will be considered- those that identify as Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons.

If you represent a valued community we are committed to adding to our team, you must clearly identify in your cover letter and self-identify during the application process, to be considered.

About Us

The Accessibility Directorate is a dynamic and committed team that is leading and coordinating Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s work to become an accessible province by 2030. We work together with Nova Scotians with disabilities, community and disability organizations, businesses, municipalities, post-secondary institutions and other partners to support the cultural shift needed to implement the Accessibility Act and address disability-related issues across government.

Since the team was established six years ago, we have built relationships within government and with public sector and community partners to support their efforts to improve accessibility, including Government\xe2\x80\x99s first multi-year accessibility plan; beginning development of accessibility standards in the areas of Education, Built Environment, Employment, and Goods and Services; collaborating with public sector bodies to support the development of accessibility plans and initiatives across the province; and developing accessibility awareness resources and initiatives including the public awareness campaign \xe2\x80\x9cAccess Includes Everyone\xe2\x80\x9d with the related website .

Learn more about our work to ensure Nova Scotians with disabilities can enjoy all this province has to offer, at home, school, work and in community, on the Accessibility Directorate website:

About Our Opportunity

As a Junior Policy Analyst, you will support the Accessibility Directorate policy team on significant policy initiatives to advance the goals of the Accessibility Act. This includes contributing to policy research, analysis, development and advice on accessibility standards and a range of accessibility and disability issues in Nova Scotia.

Primary Accountabilities

Reporting to the Director, Policy and Standards, you will support the Accessibility Directorate policy team as you:

• Conduct research and analysis to support policy development and advice in standard areas and other disability and accessibility priorities
• Support the preparation of briefing materials, options papers, and responses to requests for information
• Collect, analyze and synthesize information from public sector partners, including support for public consultation
• Liaise with partners within government, and with public sector bodies, community organizations and others on accessibility and disability priorities
• Contribute to the development of awareness and capacity building tools and initiatives related to accessibility standards

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate you will have completed a post secondary program in a related field within the past 3 years.

You have:

• Knowledge of policy tools and policy development process
• Experience conducting policy research and analysing and synthesizing information
• Ability to develop productive, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong project management skills, including planning, coordinating, tracking and managing multiple activities
• The ability to work independently, carry out work within tight timelines, and manage competing priorities
• Strong written communication skills
• Understanding of diversity, accessibility and disability issues
• Experience using the Microsoft software suite, such as Outlook, Office, PowerPoint and Teams
• Fluency in French (oral and/or written) would be considered an asset

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: interview(s), written assignment, oral presentation, and reference checks.

Additional Information

This is a one-year term position, with an anticipated employment end date of September 30, 2024. The position is based in Halifax. We welcome applications from outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality, as partial remote work may be considered.

Pay Grade: PR 06

Salary Range: $1,915.37 - $2,348.72 Bi-Weekly

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